Important People
The antagonist in the story, and the one who planned to kill all the jews in Persia
Haman
What was Haman's evil request for King Achashverosh?
To kill all the Jews
What does "Melech" mean in English?
King
The fun clothes we wear that resemble the hidden identity of Esther
Purim Costumes(Tachpozot)
The making of triangular cookies to resemble Haman's hat. When making these cookies, you have to add some sort of filling inside of it
Ozneh Haman/Hamantaschens
The jewish leaders who went against Haman's laws and refused to bow down to him. Would eventually lead the Jewish People to defeat Haman and end his laws against Judaism
Mordechai
What does "Ra'ashan" mean?
A noisemaker, AKA something that makes noise
A fest to celebrate the conquering of Haman & his oppressing laws
Purim Carnivals
Wine
The niece of Mordechai, who eventually became the Queen of Persia after dethroning Haman
Esther
The event that King Achashverosh held to choose his next queen
The beauty contest
What does "Purim" mean in English?
Lots or Festival of Lots
The time when we eat and we sing lots of jewish songs and retell the story of Esther and Purim.
Feast of Purim
Esther was believed to be only eating this seed during her three days of fasting
Poppy Seeds
The king of Persia, who appointed Haman to prime minister
Achashverosh
The act of Mordechai when he notices his people were in danger. He asks the king of Persia to save his people
Mordechai's Request
What does "Mamlacha" mean in English?
Kingdom
The act of giving to the poor and giving to charity for a good cause (Double points if you can guess the hebrew name for this activity)
Tzedakah or Matanot LeEvyonim
A food that is like a dumpling that most Ashkenazi Jews eat right before eating the triangular cookies
Kreplach
The king of Persia's first wife. She refused to dance for her husband, leading to Esther's arrival
Vashti
On which day did Mordechai and Esther select as the day to celebrate Purim? Give the Hebrew Calendar answer
14th of Adar
What does "Tzeudah" mean in English?
Feast
The book you go to hear in Synagouge during Purim, and is NOT part of the Torah
Megillat Esther