Ultra Orthodox Jewish, some wearing costumes, seen walking in the streets of the ultra orthodox Jewish neighborhood of Meah Shearim, during the Jewish holiday of Purim. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther which is read in synagogues. Other customs include: sending food parcels and giving charity, dressing up in masks and costumes, eating a festive meal, drinking alcoholic beverages and public celebration. March 17, 2014. Photo by Yaakov Naumi/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jewish dance in the streets of the ultra orthodox Jewish neighborhood of Meah Shearim, as they celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther which is read in synagogues. Other customs include: sending food parcels and giving charity, dressing up in masks and costumes, eating a festive meal, drinking alcoholic beverages and public celebration. March 17, 2014. Photo by Yaakov Naumi/Flash90

Young girls wearing costumes walk by Ultra Orthodox Jewish men in the ultra orthodox Jewish neighborhood of Meah Shearim, during the Jewish holiday of Purim. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther which is read in synagogues. Other customs include: sending food parcels and giving charity, dressing up in masks and costumes, eating a festive meal, drinking alcoholic beverages and public celebration. March 17, 2014. Photo by Yaakov Naumi/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jewish celebrate in the streets of the ultra orthodox Jewish neighborhood of Meah Shearim, as they celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther which is read in synagogues. Other customs include: sending food parcels and giving charity, dressing up in masks and costumes, eating a festive meal, drinking alcoholic beverages and public celebration. March 17, 2014. Photo by Yaakov Naumi/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jewish celebrate in the streets of the ultra orthodox Jewish neighborhood of Meah Shearim, as they celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther which is read in synagogues. Other customs include: sending food parcels and giving charity, dressing up in masks and costumes, eating a festive meal, drinking alcoholic beverages and public celebration. March 17, 2014. Photo by Yaakov Naumi/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jewish celebrate in the streets of the ultra orthodox Jewish neighborhood of Meah Shearim, as they celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther which is read in synagogues. Other customs include: sending food parcels and giving charity, dressing up in masks and costumes, eating a festive meal, drinking alcoholic beverages and public celebration. March 17, 2014. Photo by Yaakov Naumi/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jewish celebrate in the streets of the ultra orthodox Jewish neighborhood of Meah Shearim, as they celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther which is read in synagogues. Other customs include: sending food parcels and giving charity, dressing up in masks and costumes, eating a festive meal, drinking alcoholic beverages and public celebration. March 17, 2014. Photo by Yaakov Naumi/Flash90

A young giril looks out her window at an Ultra Orthodox Jewish man leaning against the wall to walk steady, in the streets of the ultra orthodox Jewish neighborhood of Meah Shearim, as they celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther which is read in synagogues. Other customs include: sending food parcels and giving charity, dressing up in masks and costumes, eating a festive meal, drinking alcoholic beverages and public celebration. March 17, 2014. Photo by Yaakov Naumi/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jewish celebrate in the streets of the ultra orthodox Jewish neighborhood of Meah Shearim, as they celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther which is read in synagogues. Other customs include: sending food parcels and giving charity, dressing up in masks and costumes, eating a festive meal, drinking alcoholic beverages and public celebration. March 17, 2014. Photo by Yaakov Naumi/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jewish girls wearing full covering as a means of modesty walking in the streets of the ultra orthodox Jewish neighborhood of Meah Shearim, during the Jewish holiday of Purim. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther which is read in synagogues. Other customs include: sending food parcels and giving charity, dressing up in masks and costumes, eating a festive meal, and public celebration. March 17, 2014. Photo by Yaakov Naumi/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jewish girls wearing full covering as a means of modesty walking in the streets of the ultra orthodox Jewish neighborhood of Meah Shearim, during the Jewish holiday of Purim. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther which is read in synagogues. Other customs include: sending food parcels and giving charity, dressing up in masks and costumes, eating a festive meal, and public celebration. March 17, 2014. Photo by Yaakov Naumi/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jewish, some wearing costumes, seen walking in the streets of the ultra orthodox Jewish neighborhood of Meah Shearim, during the Jewish holiday of Purim. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther which is read in synagogues. Other customs include: sending food parcels and giving charity, dressing up in masks and costumes, eating a festive meal, drinking alcoholic beverages and public celebration. March 17, 2014. Photo by Yaakov Naumi/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jewish, some wearing costumes, seen walking in the streets of the ultra orthodox Jewish neighborhood of Meah Shearim, during the Jewish holiday of Purim. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther which is read in synagogues. Other customs include: sending food parcels and giving charity, dressing up in masks and costumes, eating a festive meal, drinking alcoholic beverages and public celebration. March 17, 2014. Photo by Yaakov Naumi/Flash90

Ultra orthodox Jewish men dressed up in costume celebrate in the 'Breslev' yeshiva (Jewish studies centre), in the ultra orthodox neighborhood of Meah Shearim, during the Jewish holiday of Purim. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther which is read in synagogues. Other customs include: sending food parcels and giving charity, dressing up in masks and costumes, eating a festive meal, drinking alcoholic beverages and public celebration. March 17, 2014. Photo by Yaakov Naumi/Flash90

Ultra orthodox Jewish men dressed up in costume celebrate in the 'Breslev' yeshiva (Jewish studies centre), in the ultra orthodox neighborhood of Meah Shearim, during the Jewish holiday of Purim. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther which is read in synagogues. Other customs include: sending food parcels and giving charity, dressing up in masks and costumes, eating a festive meal, drinking alcoholic beverages and public celebration. March 17, 2014. Photo by Yaakov Naumi/Flash90

Ultra orthodox Jewish men dressed up in costume celebrate in the 'Breslev' yeshiva (Jewish studies centre), in the ultra orthodox neighborhood of Meah Shearim, during the Jewish holiday of Purim. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther which is read in synagogues. Other customs include: sending food parcels and giving charity, dressing up in masks and costumes, eating a festive meal, drinking alcoholic beverages and public celebration. March 17, 2014. Photo by Yaakov Naumi/Flash90

Ultra orthodox Jewish men dressed up in costume celebrate in the 'Breslev' yeshiva (Jewish studies centre), in the ultra orthodox neighborhood of Meah Shearim, during the Jewish holiday of Purim. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther which is read in synagogues. Other customs include: sending food parcels and giving charity, dressing up in masks and costumes, eating a festive meal, drinking alcoholic beverages and public celebration. March 17, 2014. Photo by Yaakov Naumi/Flash90

Ultra orthodox Jewish men dressed up in costume celebrate in the 'Breslev' yeshiva (Jewish studies centre), in the ultra orthodox neighborhood of Meah Shearim, during the Jewish holiday of Purim. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther which is read in synagogues. Other customs include: sending food parcels and giving charity, dressing up in masks and costumes, eating a festive meal, drinking alcoholic beverages and public celebration. March 17, 2014. Photo by Yaakov Naumi/Flash90

Ultra orthodox Jewish men dressed up in costume celebrate in the 'Breslev' yeshiva (Jewish studies centre), in the ultra orthodox neighborhood of Meah Shearim, during the Jewish holiday of Purim. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther which is read in synagogues. Other customs include: sending food parcels and giving charity, dressing up in masks and costumes, eating a festive meal, drinking alcoholic beverages and public celebration. March 17, 2014. Photo by Yaakov Naumi/Flash90

Ultra orthodox Jewish men dressed up in costume celebrate in the 'Breslev' yeshiva (Jewish studies centre), in the ultra orthodox neighborhood of Meah Shearim, during the Jewish holiday of Purim. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther which is read in synagogues. Other customs include: sending food parcels and giving charity, dressing up in masks and costumes, eating a festive meal, drinking alcoholic beverages and public celebration. March 17, 2014. Photo by Yaakov Naumi/Flash90

Ultra orthodox Jewish men dressed up in costume celebrate in the 'Breslev' yeshiva (Jewish studies centre), in the ultra orthodox neighborhood of Meah Shearim, during the Jewish holiday of Purim. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther which is read in synagogues. Other customs include: sending food parcels and giving charity, dressing up in masks and costumes, eating a festive meal, drinking alcoholic beverages and public celebration. March 17, 2014. Photo by Yaakov Naumi/Flash90

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men of the Toldot Aharon chassidic dynasty celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim in the ultra-orthodox Mea Shearim neighborhood in Jerusalem on March 17, 2014. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther which is read in synagogues. Other customs include: sending food parcels and giving charity, dressing up in masks and costumes, eating a festive meal, and public celebration. Photo by Yaakov Naumi/FLASH90

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men of the Toldot Aharon chassidic dynasty celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim in the ultra-orthodox Mea Shearim neighborhood in Jerusalem on March 17, 2014. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther which is read in synagogues. Other customs include: sending food parcels and giving charity, dressing up in masks and costumes, eating a festive meal, and public celebration. Photo by Yaakov Naumi/FLASH90

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men of the Toldot Aharon chassidic dynasty celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim in the ultra-orthodox Mea Shearim neighborhood in Jerusalem on March 17, 2014. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther which is read in synagogues. Other customs include: sending food parcels and giving charity, dressing up in masks and costumes, eating a festive meal, and public celebration. Photo by Yaakov Naumi/FLASH90

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men of the Toldot Aharon chassidic dynasty celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim in the ultra-orthodox Mea Shearim neighborhood in Jerusalem on March 17, 2014. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther which is read in synagogues. Other customs include: sending food parcels and giving charity, dressing up in masks and costumes, eating a festive meal, and public celebration. Photo by Yaakov Naumi/FLASH90