CHARACTERS
Who was Esther?
The queen who saved the Jews.
What is the triangle shaped cookie we eat on Purim called?
Hamantashen
How did Achashveirosh find a new Queen?
He made a beauty contest.
How do we dress differently on Purim?
We wear costumes.
What is the Jewish month Purim is celebrated in?
Adar
Who was Haman?
The evil man who wanted to kill all the Jews.
Why are hamentash triangle shaped?
Cause Hamans hat was a triangle.
Why did Mordechai refuse to bow down to Haman?
He didn't want to bow down to the idol.
What book do we read twice on Purim?
How many times is G-ds name mentioned in the megilah?
Not even once!!
Who was Mordechai?
The Jewish leader at the time of the purim story.
What is Mishloach Manos?
The mitzvah to give 2 gifts of food (or sweets) to each other on Purim.
What was Haman's decree?
To kill all the Jews on the 14th of Adar.
What is Matanot La'evyonim?
The mitzvah of giving charity to two poor people on Purim.
What was dumped on Hamans head? and by who?
Trash; his own daughter Zeresh
Who was the king in the Purim story, and over which country did he rule?
Achashveirosh; Persia
How many foods need be in Mishloach Manos?
How did Mordechai save the king?
He overheard two guards planning to poison the king, and he informed his cousin Esther who told the king.
What do we do when we hear Haman's name? What's it called?
We boo/make noise; A gragger
What country is Persia today?
Iran
Who was Vashti?
The first queen.
Why do we eat Hamentashen on Purim?
The hidden sweet filling in the middle represents the hidden miracle of the purim story.
How was Mordechai rewarded for saving the king?
He was paraded around the city and the kings horse wearing the kings clothes and crown.
What are the 4 mitzvahs that we do on Purim?
1. Read/hear the megilah (twice)
2. Give Mishloach Manot (2 ppl)
3. Give Matanot La'evyonim (2 ppl)
4. Eat a festive Purim meal
How were Mordechai and Esther related?
They were cousins