Random Facts
What name do we say boo to
Haman
Who was the first queen of Purim
Vashti
What is the miracle of Purim?
A king gets drunk at a party
How many times G-d's name is mentioned in the Scroll of Esther?
0
What is is shaped like a triangle that we eat?
And why it is shaped like that
Hamantashan
Haman's ears and hat
What Jewish month do we celebrate Purim in?
Adar
Which queen replaced Esther in the Bible?
Vashti
why do we wear masks on Purim
To teach that the physical world is simply masking God's hand in everything
What is Purims origin?
The Hebrew word meaning "lots"
What is a "Purim diet"?
Seeds, nuts, legumes and green vegetables
what is Hebrew for "groggers"
"rashan"
Who was Esthers husband?
King Ahasuerus
Who created the story of purim?
Esther
Is it appropriate to say "Happy Purim"?
What do Sephardic Jews eat on Purim?
Fazuelos, fijuelas, hiuelas, deblas, or orecchie di Ammon
What is the nickname for Purim?
"Jewish Halloween"
How old was Esther when she became queen?
(more than one awnser)
80, 40, 74
Which holidays are Purim related to?
Hanukkah, as a rabbinically decreed Jewish holiday
Who was the founder of Purim?
David Sandoval
Do Jews drink alcohol on Purim?
Jews are commanded to get drunk
What did ester bathe with?
oil of myrrh
Who could not sleep, according to the bible
The King
Why is Purim so special?
Commemorating the survival of the Jews who, in the 5th century bce, were marked for death by their Persian rulers.
Who was the first name mentioned in the Bible for Purim?
Judah Minz
Can seephardic Jews eat popcorn on Purim
True of False....
False