Against the backdrop of ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine, Jewish fighters came from the frontlines to celebrate Purim together with the Jewish community in Kyiv led by Chief Rabbi Yonatan Markovitch.

Purim is known as the biggest party on the Jewish calendar.Some call it the "Jewish Mardi Gras."Sunday the celebrations continued here in the Capital Region.Tem

Purim traditions include reading the Megillah, exchanging food gifts, giving to the needy, and dressing in costumes.

Recounted in the Book of Esther, the spring holiday of Purim is traditionally celebrated with feasting, gift-giving and charity.

As ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia continue, a group of Jewish soldiers took a moment from the frontlines to celebrate Purim with the Jewish community.