Blessings & Mitzvot
What is the Mitzvah called where you Give food to friends and family?
Mishloach Manot.
What is the traditional thing to do you do when you hear Haman's name?
Boo him/stomp/use Ra'ashanim (noisemakers) to blot out his name.
What is the setting of the story of Purim?
The Purim story took place in Shushan.
Who is Vashti?
The prior queen.
What is משתה in English?
Feast/Banquet.
What is the name of the Mitzvah to give gifts to the poor so they can feast, too?
Matanot L'evyonim.
What is a thing that some Jews do when they hear King Achashverosh's name during the Megillah reading?
Spin around acting confused.
How did Achashverosh chose his new queen?
He held a contest to see who is queen.
Who plotted to kill Achashverosh, which was overheard by Mordecai?
Bigtan and Teresh.
What is פורים in English?
Lots.
Were you listening this morning? Name 1 of the prayers that is sung BEFORE reading the Megillah!
1) Mikra Megillah 2) SheAsa Nisim 3) Shehecheyanu
What is a tradition that some Jews do when hear Mordecai's name during the Megillah reading?
Take a sip of wine (or cheer).
How did Haman die?
Haman was hanged.
How long did the Jews fast?
3 days.
What is תחפוסת in English?
Costume.
What is the extra prayer added to the liturgy for Purim (Added to Birkat Hamazon and the Amidah). Hint: A version of it is also added for Hanukkah!
Al Hanissim.
What is a phrase that comes from the idea of being so happy on Purim that you confuse Mordecai being good with Haman being bad? Hint: It is also a Purim parade in Israel.
Adloyada.
In Chapter 1 of the Megillah, Achashverosh held a banquet. How long did it last?
6 months. (180 days)
What is the name of Hamans wife?
Zeresh.
What is כתר in English?
Crown.
Name the four main Mitzvot of Purim?
Mishloach Minot, Matanot La'evyoninim, Mishteh or Mikra Megillah.
What is a tradition some Jews have when they hear the name of Haman's wife during the Megillah reading?
Hiss!
How many times is Hashem mentioned in the Megillah?
Zero Times!
Name 2 of Hamans sons.
Options:
Parshandatha, Dalphon, Aspatha, Poratha, Adalia, Aridatha, Parmashta, Arisai, Aridai or Vaizatha.
What is ארמון in English?
Palace.