Megillat Esther
Who was the King in Megillat Esther?
Achashverosh AKA Xerxes I
When reading the Megillah, what do we do when we hear Haman's name?
"BOOOO HAMAN!"
What kind of oil is used to light the menorah?
What did Haman want Mordechai to do?
A) Kill the Jews
B) Bow Down To Him
C) Tell him that he was the greatest of them all
D) Make him a cake
B) Bow Down To Him
Name a mitzvah for Purim
Mishloach Manot (Sending gifts) of food to at least one person.
How long does the oil have to last?
Give it its due measure of oil so that it may burn from evening to morning.
What was Esther's real name?
BONUS: What does her name mean?
Hadassah
BONUS: Myrtle Tree
What is the day before Purim called?
BONUS: How long is it?
Ta'anit Esther (Fast of Esther)
BONUS: from morning to night
This weeks Parsha talks about the special clothing of who?
The Kohanim (Priests)
How many days did Esther and the Jewish people fast for?
3
Hamentaschen. Haman's hat.
What was engraved on the Tzitz (crown)?
Kodesh L'HaShem
Holy unto the Lord
What is the Hebrew date for Purim?
A) 2 Nisan
B) 14 Adar
C) 15 Sheet
D) Valentines day
B) 14 Adar
What are the names of Aaron's sons?
Nadav
Avihu
Elazar
Itamar
Why was Hadassah chosen by the King?
Because she was beautiful.
Name the parts of the priestly garments and describe them.
Ephod: an apron-like garment made of blue-, purple- and red-dyed wool, linen and gold thread.
Choshen—a breastplate containing twelve precious stones inscribed with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Me’il—a cloak of blue wool, with gold bells and decorative pomegranates on its hem.
Tzitz—a golden plate worn on the forehead, bearing the inscription “Holy to G‑d.”