Month of Adar
Mishloah manot is a mitzvah of Purim and means this.
What is giving treats to friends and neighbors?
The triangle-shaped cookies eaten on Purim, which some say resemble the hat worn by Haman.
What are hamantaschen?
The king of Persia in the Purim story?
Who is Ahashverosh?
The day before Purim is called Ta'anit Esther. What type of day is it and why?
What is a fast day to commemorate the three-day fast before approaching King Ahasuerus?
Matanot l'evyonim is a mitzvah of Purim and means this.
What is giving tzedakah to the poor?
Both kids and adults often come to synagogue on Purim wearing these.
What are costumes?
The man who wanted to destroy the Jews.
Who is Haman?
Mikra Megillah is a mitzvah of Purim and means this.
What is hearing every word of Megillat Esther read aloud at night and then again on Purim day?
Groggers are used for this purpose.
What is make noise when the name of Haman is said?
The King's first wife
Who is Vashti?
Haman used this to select a date on which to destroy the Jewish people.
What is a lottery?
What date do we celebrate Purim?
14th of Adar
M'ishte V'simcha is a mitzvah of Purim and means this.
What is a festive holiday meal on Purim day?
The names of the two servants who plotted to kill King Achashverosh.
Who are Bigtan and Teresh?
Upon hearing Haman's plot, Esther does this for 3 days.
What is fast?
The meaning of the word Purim.
What is "lots"? (as in, a lottery or casting dice)
What is another name for Esther?
What is Hadassha?
This is never mentioned in the Purim story.
What is God?