Purim is celebrated in Jerusalem on Shushan Purim – a day after the rest of the world.
As I mentioned most years, it feels so strange to those of us who grew up elsewhere.
Megillat Esther, Scroll of Esther, is read at night and again during the day.
Ten years ago Chabad Rabbi Yisroel Goldberg was at a megillah reading on Azza Street.
His initiative AZZA ZAZA has grown to hourly readings, day and night, on more Jerusalem streets.
Strange creatures have been spotted on Jerusalem streets for many days before Purim.
A princess was seen in a park ably managing the play equipment in a big hoop skirt.
Make-up stores were busy before the holiday began.
Wine for the festive Purim meal was on display in Jerusalem shopping malls.
Remember the large sign for the Purim parade Adloyadah?
Due to complaints from hostage families, the name has been changed to the United Purim Parade.
As the hostage tragedy drags on into a sixth month, the concerns about their welfare heightens.
This Purim, the fillings for hamentashen have taken less attention than in some years.
While there are many more IDF costumes this year.
The Montefiore Windmill was dressed up during the pandemic when no events were allowed.
This year the Purim events in multiple locations around Jerusalem are too many to list.
Purim Sameach!
Happy Purim!
Purim Sameach ! Glad to see the Purim celebrations, and that all are staying safe. We celebrated Purim today in our town in Southern Japan, Japanese friends prayed for the peace of Jerusalem, before we read the Megilla in both English and Japanese!! May there be a great turnaround and divine miracles once again for all Israel!
Blessings and Shalom.
Thank you, almost time for megilah here in Jerusalem, you are way ahead in Japan.
Happy Purim, Sharon. Great photos!
Thank you, the best ones should be tonight and tomorrow.
Beautiful photos as usual Sharon. A bittersweet year, for sure. Purim Sameach to all!!
Thank you! Purim sameach!
Thank you, sharon. Purim sameach. The Purim story is one of hope and hidden miracles. May we be זוכה to see the hostages returned and Haman/Hamas destroyed for all time.
AMEN!!