The Whole Megillah
The Whole Megillah: The Story Continues
Purim Customs and Treats
Purim Who Am I
100

This is the name of the King in the Purim story.

Who is Achashverosh?

100
He is the villain of the Purim story.
Who is Haman?
100

People shake these when they hear Haman's name.

What are Ra'ashanim?

100
I won the beauty contest and the heart of King Ahasuerus.
Who is (Queen) Esther?
200
This is the capital city of Persia?
What is Shushan?
200
This is how the king chose his new queen.
What is a beauty contest?
200
We read the story of Esther from this.
What is the megillah?
200

I refused to bow down to Haman.

Who is Mordechai?

300
She threw a banquet for the king and Haman.
Who is Esther?
300
He was honored for saving the king's life.
Who is Mordechai
300

This is what people wear on Purim.

What are costumes?

300
I was King Ahasuerus' first wife?
Who is Vashti?
400

This is the Hebrew word for the lottery that Haman drew to decide on which day he would kill the Jews.

What is Purim?

400

The Jews of kingdom did this for three days to support Esther as she prepared to speak to the king.

What is fast?

400

Purim is celebrated in this Hebrew month.

What is Adar

400
I am one of the men who plotted to kill King Ahasuerus.
Who is Bigthan or Teresh
500

This is the mitzvah which we give gifts to friends and family on Purim.

What is mishloah manot?

500
These are the four mitzvot of Purim.
What are having a festive meal, hearing the megillah read, giving mishloach manot, and giving gifts to the poor.
500
This is the Hebrew name for the triangle shaped pastry that we eat on Purim.
What is Oznei Haman?
500

This is the date of Purim in Adar.

What is י"ד באדר

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