Purim General
What are Mishloach Manot (otherwise known as shalach manot)?
Gifts of goodies that we give to people.
What was the name of King Achashverosh's first wife?
Queen Vashti
You shake me when you hear the name "Haman."
Grogger.
There is a special celebration called Shushan Purim that is celebrated on the 15th of Adar. Where is this celebrated?
What was Esther's Hebrew name before it was changed?
Hadassah.
We eat this sweet treat during Purim.
Hamantaschen.
Zeresh.
On what Hebrew date do we celebrate Purim?
14th of Adar.
How do you say Hamantaschen in Hebrew?
Oznei Haman.
How is the Megillah different from the Torah?
G-d is not mentioned in the Megillah. It also only has one scroll.
The Purim miracle occurred in this city?
Shushan.
What caused Queen Vashti to be banished from the kingdom?
She refused to dance for the king and his guests.
How many times do we read the Megillah on Purim?
Two (night and day).
Queen Esther had to keep this fact a secret from King Achashverosh.
The fact that she was Jewish.
How did King Achashverosh choose a new wife?
He held a beauty pageant.
What is the symbol of power and permission given by a King?
A ring or signet.
What is the name of Esther's Uncle?
Mordechai.
How do you say "scroll" in Hebrew?
The Hebrew word for commandment or good deed.
Mitzvah.
Who tried to have the King kill all of the Jews?
Haman.
Where is Shushan located?
Persia.
How did Mordechai make Haman angry?
By refusing to bow down.
True or False: Only adults can read the Megillah?
True.
What does the name "Purim" mean?
Lots or Lottery.
How many days/nights did Esther fast and pray?
Three.