Purim celebrations in Jerusalem (20 images)

Drunk Ultra Orthodox Jews celebrate the Purim holiday in Mea Shearim in Jerusalem, March 21, 2011. The Jewish holiday of Purim celebrates the salvation of the Jews from genocide in ancient Persia as told in the book of Esther. UPI/Debbie Hill

An Ultra Orthodox Jewish boy dressed as a Palestinian smokes a cigarette while celebrating the Purim holiday in Mea Shearim in Jerusalem, March 21, 2011. The Jewish holiday of Purim celebrates the salvation of the Jews from genocide in ancient Persia as told in the book of Esther. UPI/Debbie Hill

An Ultra Orthodox Jewish boy wears an American military costume and smokes a cigarette while celebrating the Purim holiday in Mea Shearim in Jerusalem, March 21, 2011. The Jewish holiday of Purim celebrates the salvation of the Jews from genocide in ancient Persia as told in the book of Esther. UPI/Debbie Hill

An Israeli soldier protects Jewish settler dressed as a clown during the annual Purim parade in Hebron, West Bank, March 20, 2011. The Jewish holiday of Purim celebrates the salvation of the Jews from genocide in ancient Persia. UPI/Debbie Hill