2.8K views · 164 reactions | The celebration of Purim commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people from a plot to destroy and kill all the Jews in a single day—described in the book of Esther. Sign up to receive audio features in your email similar to this one at museumofthebible.org/thebook. | Museum of the Bible | 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

965 reactions · 18 shares | Preparing for Purim? Check out our ideas for amazing Purim costumes! | HalloweenCostumes.com | Facebook