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what was the queen's name?
queen Ester
When is the Megillah read: day, night, or both
Both
What is the triangle cookie called?
Hamantaschen
What is the noise-maker called?
gragger
Is God’s name written in the Megillah?
No
What was the queen before Esther’s name?
Queen Vashti
What are the gifts that we give to friends called?
Mishloach manot
What does the name “Hamantaschen” refer to?
Haman
When do we use the gragger?
When we hear Haman’s name.
Why was Queen Vashti removed from her position?
She refused to come to the king’s party
What was Mordechai’s relationship to Esther?
He was her cousin and raised her like his own daughter
What is the Purim festive meal called?
Seudah
On which part of Purim day do we eat the big festive meal: morning, afternoon, or night?
Afternoon (during the day)
What Is the Big Parade Called? and what does it means?
Adloyada- until one does not know
In which country did the Purim story take place?
Persia
What was Haman’s full title?
Haman the Agagite
How many people must hear the Megillah reading and why?
A minyan (10 people)
What is the Hebrew translation of “Hamantaschen”?
Oznei Haman- Haman's ears.
Why do we wear costumes on Purim?
The holiday is all about reversals and surprises- the Jews went from danger to celebration
What happened the night the king could not sleep?
He read the royal records and discovered that Mordechai had saved his life
What was Esther’s Hebrew name?
Hadassah
Name ALL four mitzvot of Purim
Reading the Megillah, Mishloach manot, Matanot la’evyonim (tzedaka), Festive meal
Why is giving to the poor more important than having a big Purim meal?
Because the greatest Purim joy is making others happy, especially those in need.
What Does “Ve’nahafoch Hu” Mean?
“Ve’nahafoch hu” is a Hebrew phrase from the megilah that means “the opposite happened”
How did Haman choose the date to attack the Jews?
By casting lots (a “pur”)