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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jewish Community Celebrates Purim In Antwerp

Jews celebrate Purim. In Antwerp, the large Jewish community also celebrates this festival of lots. A mininster from the Persian Empire wanted to exterminate the Jews, but the Jews escaped this fate 3,000 years ago. Purim starts in the syanagogue with the reading from the story of Esther. Many visitors to the synagogue come to the service dressed up. People therefore call this Jewish carnival. Antwerp, Netherlands, on March 13, 2025. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM