Treats & Eats
These triangle-shaped cookies are the most famous Purim treat.
What are Hamantaschen
I am the beautiful Jewish girl who became the Queen of Persia and saved my people.
Who is Esther?
Children (and adults!) often wear these to synagogue to celebrate the holiday.
What are costumes?
The story of Purim is read from this handwritten parchment scroll.
What is the Megillah (or Scroll of Esther)?
Purim always falls on this Hebrew month.
What is Adar?
This is the name for the gift baskets of food we give to friends
What is Mishloach Manot
I am Esther’s cousin who refused to bow down to Haman.
Who is Mordecai?
This is the noisy instrument used to drown out Haman's name during the reading.
What is a Gragger
This is the city in Persia where the story of Purim takes place.
What is Shushan?
This is the number of sons Haman had
What is ten?
Hamantaschen are often filled with poppy seeds or this sweet fruit spread.
What is Jam or Jelly?
I was the King of Persia who threw massive 180-day parties.
Who is King Ahasuerus
This is the name for the big, festive party or meal that families have on Purim afternoon.
What is a Seudah?
True or False: God’s name is never actually mentioned in the Book of Esther.
What is True?
This city celebrates "Shushan Purim" one day later than the rest of the world.
What is Jerusalem?
This traditional Purim treat is a savory triangle-shaped pocket filled with meat or vegetables, often served at the festive meal.
What is a Kreplach?
I was the King’s first wife who was removed from the throne after refusing to appear at his feast.
Who is Vashti?
This is the special prayer we add to the Amidah and Grace After Meals to thank God for the miracles of Purim.
What is Al HaNissim?
Haman used these to decide the date on which he would carry out his plot.
What are Lots (Purim)?
When Haman's name is mentioned, the crowd is supposed to do this.
What is boo, stomp, or make noise?
True or False: You must include at least two different types of food in a Mishloach Manot basket.
What is True
I am the villain of the story who plotted to destroy the Jews.
Who is Haman?
On the day before Purim, many people participate in this minor fast.
What is the Fast of Esther (Ta'anit Esther)?
This is the total number of times the Megillah is traditionally read on Purim.
What is twice? (Once at night and once during the day).
Mordecai was honored by being led through the streets on the King's horse while wearing the King's robes by this person.
Who is Haman?