Story of Purim
Who wrote the story of Purim?
Mordechai and Esther
Who was the Evil Queen of Persia, before Esther?
Vashti
What is the Hebrew date of Purim?
Yud Daled Adar
How do you do the mitzvah of mishloach manot? (How many people and what do you have to give at least?)
You give at least one other person 2 different types of foods- at least !
What are we not allowed to do during Megillah reading?
Talk
Tell me a part of the Purim story that we see Hashem doing miracles for the Jews when it just seems "lucky".
There are so many.....
Who are the two people that tried to poison the king?
Bigtan and Teresh
Why do we fast on the 13th of Adar?
To remember how Esther and all of the Jews fasted.
Tell me about the machatzit Hashekel-who used to give it and how much do we give now?
The Jews gave half a shekel to the Beit Hamikdash and now we give 10 dollars!
How many times do we have to listen to megillah reading and when?
2 times- night and day
Why are the Jews living in Shushan and not in Eretz Yisrael?
They were forced to be slaves and taken out of their land by the evil Nevuchadnetzar!
Tell me 3 facts about Mordechai- what he was known for, who he was related to, what are some jobs he had?
He was the leader of the nation, head of sanhedrin, related to Esther
What happened during the time of the Purim story on the 13th of Adar, the 14th of Adar, and the 15th of Adar?
13th-the Jews fought
14th-everyone but Shushan celebrated
15th-people of Shushan celebrated
How do you do the mitzvah of Matanot Laevyonim?
You have to give at least 2 Jews $5 each.
What happens if you miss a word of the megillah?
You have to hear it again!
How did Esther risk her life and what did she ask the Jews to do to help?
She went to Achashverosh even though he didn't call her. She asked the Jews to fast for 3 days
What is Esther's other name and why?
Hadassa, because she was bitter for Haman but sweet for the Jews!
What are the four mitzvot of Purim?
Matanot Laevyonim, Mishloach Manot, Megillah, Mishte
Who celebrates Shushan Purim and why?
People who lived in walled cities because only the people of Shushan(who are in a walled city) celebrated on the 15th.
Who has to listen to Megillah reading?
Everyone-men,women, children
Why did Achashverosh make a 180 day party and in what year of his rule did he make it?
To celebrate his throne that was finally ready in the third year of his rule.
Who is Charvonah and what did he do?
Achashveirosh's soldier that told him about Haman's gallows!
Why do we dress up on Purim?
Just like Hashem is hidden in the Megillah- we are hidden too!
What is the schedule(to do list) of Purim, starting from Taanit Esther?
Thursday: Fast, Machatzit Hashekel, Megillah at night, break fast
Friday: Megillah, Matanot Laevyonim, Mishloach Manot, Mishte
Who should you try to give mishloach manot to especially, on Purim?
Someone you may not get along with or had an argument with or that may not have many friends.