Purim Colors in Jerusalem

It seems like ages ago, but Purim in Jerusalem, Israel, was celebrated this year on Thursday night and Friday.

Purim in Jerusalem family dressed in costumes

Families dressed up in costumes. In many neighborhoods they filled the streets as they went to synagogues, community centers, and hundreds of other locations for readings of Megillat Esther.

Purim for megila reading men in costumes

Not all participants dressed up, but many parents and children did, including the reader in this synagogue.

Pirate costume for Purim in synagogue

There were pirates below,

Purim costumes in Jerusalem Israel for megila reading

and fair damsels above. All quietly listened to the story of Esther and Mordechai and made noise when name of wicked Haman was read.

Jerusalem Purim costumes

Purim is a colorful time,

Rabbi Benny Lau poses in Purim costume with Yonks

with smiles a plenty.

Jerusalem Purim costume poop emoji

One never knows what costume you will find in Jerusalem on Purim,

Man dressed in costume pushing baby carriage.. Purim in Jerusalem

however, this man’s outfit stood out–and up–as he pushed the baby carriage up the street.

Tens of thousands were out on the Jerusalem streets on Friday. Some streets were filled with cars, and others were filled with celebrants, not all sober.

Purim costume little fireman Jerusalem Israel

Purim in Jerusalem is exciting enough to tire out even a fearless firefighter. The Purim marathon is finally over.

Jerusalem Marathon Finish line 2018

Now it is time to finish preparing for the Jerusalem Marathon on Friday, March 9, 2018.

Streets will be closed again and filled with colorful costumes as tens of thousands of runners and their supporters fill the Jerusalem, Israel streets.

9 thoughts on “Purim Colors in Jerusalem

  • March 8, 2018 at 5:00 am
    Permalink

    Thanks for sharing this humbling story!

    Reply
  • March 8, 2018 at 11:33 am
    Permalink

    Looks so fun and colorful! Great to see Purim in Jerusalem thru your pictures and post!Blessings!

    Reply
    • March 8, 2018 at 3:24 pm
      Permalink

      Thank you. Jerusalem is amazing on Purim, glad you enjoyed.

      Reply
    • March 8, 2018 at 3:25 pm
      Permalink

      Baby got the phone?

      Reply
  • March 22, 2018 at 4:15 am
    Permalink

    After I initially commented I seem to have clicked on the -Notify me when new comments are added-
    checkbox and now whenever a comment is added I recieve 4 emails with the same comment.
    There has to be an easy method you are able to remove me from that service?

    Appreciate it!

    Reply
    • March 22, 2018 at 6:51 am
      Permalink

      Sorry Jayne, I have no idea how or why that would be happening.

      Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.