MIDEAST ISRAEL RELIGION PURIM

Ultra Orthodox Jewish children run in their Purim costumes an a street in Bnei Brak, outside Tel Aviv, 24 February 2013. The Jewish holiday of Purim celebrates the Jews’ salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Scroll of Esther. On the holiday is also customary to give money to charity or food baskets to the poor while also enjoy a festive meal and celebrate in public.