Israel News - Preparations for Purim 2010 - in Mea Shearim, Jerusalem { 9 images } Created 24 Feb 2010
Ultra Orthodox Jewish prepare for the upcomoing holiday of Purim at Me'a She'arim Ultra Orthodox Jewish neighborhood, Jerusalem.
Purim is celebrated annually according to the Hebrew calendar on the 14th day of the Hebrew month of Adar the day following the victory of the Jews over their enemies; Purim is characterized by public recitation of the Book of Esther (keriat ha-megilla), giving mutual gifts of food and drink (mishloach manot), giving charity to the poor (mattanot la-evyonim), and a celebratory meal (se'udat Purim); other customs include drinking wine, wearing of masks and costumes, and public celebration.
Purim is celebrated annually according to the Hebrew calendar on the 14th day of the Hebrew month of Adar the day following the victory of the Jews over their enemies; Purim is characterized by public recitation of the Book of Esther (keriat ha-megilla), giving mutual gifts of food and drink (mishloach manot), giving charity to the poor (mattanot la-evyonim), and a celebratory meal (se'udat Purim); other customs include drinking wine, wearing of masks and costumes, and public celebration.
