Ultra-Orthodox Jews, dressed in a special costume for Purim, read the Book of Esther during celebrations for the Jewish holiday of Purim at a synagogue in Bnei Brak March 15, 2014. Purim is a celebration of the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther. REUTERS/Nir Elias (ISRAEL - Tags: RELIGION ANNIVERSARY)