155K views · 171 reactions | Hidden in the photo archive of the Government Press Office is a small treasure: Photos of Purim celebrations in Israel spanning more than nine decades. Purim is a joyous holiday, but Israel takes it seriously. Well, kind of. Since 1912, the 'Adloyada' (literally meaning: "Until one no longer knows") procession parade has been full of costumes and silliness to mark the holiday. Have a look. Happy Purim! | World Jewish Congress | Facebook

10K views · 547 reactions | #Israel celebrated #Purim this week. It's a joyous holiday where people dress up in costumes to hide their identity reflecting how God hid his #identity in the Book of #Esther. You never see His name in the book but He's all over the story. Take a look at some of these very #creative #costumes from the streets of Jerusalem. | Jerusalem Dateline | Facebook

18K views · 61 reactions | Ultra-Orthodox Jews dressed in costumes celebrate #Purim in Jerusalem's Mea Shearim neighbourhood. The Purim holiday is celebrated with costumes, parades, festive meals and parties. The holiday commemorates the deliverance of the Jews in ancient Persia from a plot to exterminate them, as recorded in the Biblical Book of Esther. | NoComment | Facebook