Ultra Orthodox Jews walking drunk 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 Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jews sleep at a Yeshiva 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 and public celebration. March 17, 2014. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jews sleep at a Yeshiva 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 and public celebration. March 17, 2014. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jews sleep at a Yeshiva 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 and public celebration. March 17, 2014. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jews seen drunk 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 Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jews wearing costumes 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 Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jews walking drunk 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 Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jews walking drunk 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 Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jews 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 Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jews 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 Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jews 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 Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jews wearing costumes 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 Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jews 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 Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jewish woman 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 Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jewish women 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 Yonatan Sindel/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 Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jews walking drunk 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 Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jews walking drunk 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 Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jews walking drunk 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 Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jews walking drunk 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 Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jews walking drunk 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 Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jews walking drunk 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 Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jews walking drunk 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 Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jews walking drunk 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 Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Ultra Orthodox Jews walking drunk 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 Yonatan Sindel/Flash90