CHARACTERS
The heroine of the Purim story, who became queen and saved her people from destruction?
Who is Esther?
The wife of Haman (booooo!) who comes up with the idea to hang publicly hang Mordecai.
Who is Zeresh?
The Hebrew term for the obligation to give gifts of food to friends and family on Purim?
What is Mishloah Manot?
"Lots." Named for the method that Haman used to chose his date to exterminate the Jews.
What is the meaning of "Purim"?
The cousin (uncle? guardian?) of Esther, known for his loyalty and bravery in helping to uncover Haman's plot?
Who is Mordecai?
The "guardian of the women" who oversees the the candidates to be the new queen.
Who is Hegai?
The name of the charity given to the poor on Purim, as part of the holiday's obligations?
What is Matanot Le'evyonim?
127. From Ethiopia to India.
The way Esther is portrayed in the Greek additions.
What is weaker?
Who is Vashti?
Ally of the Jews, the agent that Esther and Mordecai use as a go between to communicate with each other while Esther is queen.
Who is Hatakh?
The second day of Purim, named after the captial city in the megilah. Traditionally observed in cities that once had walls.
What is Shushan Purim?
The king typically associated with the Ahasuerus character.
Who is Xerxes?
The amount of times God is mentioned in the Greek additions.
What is over 50?
Esther's other name, the one the megillah introduces her with.
The ancient king in the book of Samuel who Haman is a decedent of.
Who is Agag, king of the Amalakites?
The Hebrew name of the fast that precedes the Purim.
What is Ta'anit Esther?
The modern day country that the story takes place in and where the tomb of Mordecai and Esther are located.
What is Iran?
The name of the Hebrew version of the Tanakh.
What is Masoretic?
The palace guards whose plot to assassinate Ahasuerus is overheard by Mordecai.
Who are Bigtan and Teresh?
The advisor who suggests executing Haman on the stake that he had built for Mordecai
Who is Harvonah?
The Hebrew name of the festive meal held during Purim.
What is a se'udah?
The only walled city in North America where Sushan Purim could be observed.
What is Quebec City?
The name of the Greek version of the Torah