Story
Who was a Jewish leader who refused to bow to Haman in Persia during the story of Purim?
Mordechai
What did Haman ask of the people of Ancient Persia to do to the Jews on the 14th of Adar?
To destroy, kill, or mane any Jew they could find.
In the Purim story, which character serves as the villain, whose name is customarily booed during the reading of the Megillah?
Haman
True or false: Purim is a totally serious holiday. No fun or games!
False
What do read on the eve of Purim?
What is The Megillah or The Book of Esther
What book of the Tanach (Hebrew Bible) includes the story of Purim?
The Book of Esther
Why did Haman want to destroy the Jewish population?
Because Mordechi refused to bow down to him.
In addition to booing at the name of Haman, what noise maker instrument is often used during Purim festivities?
Grageer
True or false: Esther is a figure of action and makes a good role model in terms of being brave and taking chances to helping others.
True
What was Vashti like?
Some will say she was wicked queen, but others say she was just a strong, independent woman.
When and where did the story of Purim happen?
Around 480 BCE, in the ancient Persian empire.
What role does fasting and prayer play in the Purim story?
In solidarity with Esther’s dangerous mission to go and see King Ahasuerus.
What traditional Purim food is typically triangular in shape?
Hamantaschen
Which is not a lesson we can learn from Purim:
a lot of life is up to chance
worry about your own well being over the wellbeing of others
have fun!
worry about your own well being over the wellbeing of others
How is Mordechai related to Esther?
They are cousins.
Who central to Judaism is not mentioned in the story of Purim?
G-d
Is Purim like Jewish Halloween?
Yes, but instead of warding away evil spirits, we do it to remember the story of Purim
What Purim custom involves giving gifts of food or drink to friends and family?
Mishloach Manot
What does Purim mean?
Lots
Who does Haman descent from?
King Agag, of Amalekites.
Who said to King Ahasuerus, ”a certain people, scattered and dispersed among the other peoples in all the provinces of your realm, whose laws are different from those of any other people and who do not obey the king’s laws”?
Haman, a high-ranking Persian minister who wanted to destroy the Jewish people.
Is there any archaeological or historical evidence to back up the Purim Story at the time that it is said to have happened?
No, according to archaeologists and historians, there is no written evidence from Persian records or in the Torah that indicate the purim story actually happened.
What are Hamantaschens typically filled with?
a. Apricot Jam
b. Strawberry Jam
c. Chocolate
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
What are the three lessons we can learn from Purim?
So much of our lives are by chance.
Stand in solidarity to help others.
Have fun.
Why do we fast the day before Purim?
To symbolize Esther’s fast before going to King Ahasuerus.