In Bunkers And On Streets, Israelis Celebrate Purim Amid Repeated Missile Strikes

Purim revelry, empty Ramadan: One wartime night in Jerusalem

Costumed revelers filled Jerusalem's streets and shelters while the Old City, usually packed during Ramadan nights, remained deserted

In Bunkers And On Streets, Israelis Celebrate Purim Amid Repeated Missile Strikes

RFE/RL correspondent Ray Furlong was at Purim celebrations in Jerusalem as air attack sirens sounded. “It’s definitely scary,” said one reveler, as the party moved underground.

Purim parties shift to bomb shelters as Israelis celebrate under Iran war threat

People of all ages wearing sequined suits, bunny ears, pirate costumes and peacock feathers streamed into a mall’s underground parking lot that also functions as a bomb shelter for the traditional reading of the Purim story followed by a live band with dancing.

A war-weary Jerusalem marks Purim one day after the rest of the world, a tradition born in what is now Iran

JERUSALEM — As the sun rose over Jerusalem on Wednesday morning, sirens rang out, signaling yet another incoming missile attack from Iran. This time, it coincided with the morning of Shushan Purim, as thousands of Israelis gathered — despite a prohibition on public gatherings — to read the Megillah and fulfill the mitzvah of hosting a reading after sunrise on the day of Purim. Purim in Jerusalem, known as Shushan Purim, takes place a day later t…

Purim story recalled in Israeli-U.S. fight against Iran

ust today, Israelis in the center of the country had to walk or run to safe rooms four or five times (I can’t keep track). Also today in the supermarket, we had to crowd into a safety area not once but twice. Nearly all Israelis are staying at home or close to it.

Despite War, Shushan Purim Celebrated in Jerusalem

Residents of the holy city of Jerusalem took to the streets on Wednesday as they celebrated Shushan Purim with costumes and  joy even as Israel battles Iran’s terror regime. Photos