Singer, Jay Saul2022-03-122022-03-122022-03-09https://www.jewishpress.com/sections/features/features-on-jewish-world/when-jews-wearing-masks-on-purim-were-arrested-under-the-anti-mask-law/2022/03/09/An article about a nineteenth century New York law prohibiting public masking resulted in the arrest arrest and imprisonment of Jews returning from Purim celebrations in 1868. The article also includes a general discussion of the history of Purim celebrations in New York State. Click on the link to read the article.enUnited StatesCommunities and OrganizationsCommunitiesHolidaysPurimWhen Jews Wearing Masks On Purim Were Arrested Under The ‘Anti-Mask Law’Article