Purim Background
which Beit Hamikdash did the story take place after?
1st
What happened to Queen Vashti?
She was killed because she didnt listen to her husband the King
I am the great ruler of Persia, and I made a party to celebrate the Jews being stuck in exile
I am Achashverosh
What is Megilla?
Reading a special scroll with the story of Purim in it
Share your favorite Purim activity
Awesome!
Which country did Purim happen in?
Ancient Persia
What did Haman say as he led Mordechai through the streets on the kings horse in the kings clothes
"this shall be done for the man whom the king wishes to honor"
I am a Jewish girl who becomes Queen, but keeps my heritage secret so I can save my nation
I am queen Esther
What is Mishloach Manot?
giving two items of food to a friend,and sharing the joy of Purim
What is Morah Sarah's favorite Purim treat?
Hamantashen!
How long did the prophecy say the Jews would stay in exile?
70 years
What was Haman's evil decree?
on the 13th day of Adar, all of the Jewish people will be killed
I am a Jewish leader who is the Queens cousin, and I saved the king from a threat without anyone knowing it was me
I am Mordechai
What is the Meal of Purim?
we get together with family and friends to eat delicious food and celebrate Purim
Tell the room your favorite mitzvah of purim and why
awesome!
think back to what we were learning about the Jewish people in the desert: how long were they in the desert for?
40 years
What was Esthers request when she went to King Achashverosh? (the second time)
that he save her and her people, who were in great danger because of Haman's decree
I am an evil advisor who makes a decree to destroy the Jewish people on the 13th day of Adar
I am Haman
What is "Money to the Poor"?
We give money to people who need so that they can celebrate Purim as well
Why do you think Purim is full of sharing foods with others, dressing up, and doing funny things?
on Purim, we have an extra special Mitzva to be happy!
This question is about making connections: which evil villain that we learned about a few weeks ago is similar to the villain of the purim story?
Bilaam! He tried to curse the Jews and Hashem made blessings come out! He's like Haman, who tried to destroy the Jews, but Hashem protected us!
What did Mordichai overhear?
Bigsan and Seresh's plan to get rid of the king
I am a servant to the king who gives him advice on what to do to Haman when Achashverosh finds out that Esther is Jewish
What are some rules about reading the Megilla?
Be very quiet so you can hear every word, say, "BOO!" when Haman's name is mentioned, and say Amen to the blessing
What blessing do you make on Morah Chumy's costume?
Borei Peri Haadama