Both raucous and somber, New Yorkers celebrate the festive Jewish holiday of Purim
On Purim, revelers around the world dressed up in costumes referencing the hostages, including the yellow ribbons and hostage posters that have become symbols of campaign for their release.
Children wear costumes during celebrations to mark the Jewish holiday of Purim, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, U.S. March 7, 2023.(photo credit: STEPHANIE KEITH/REUTERS)ByLUKE TRESS/JTA