Tefilah
Which day on the Hebrew calendar is Taanit Esther typically on?
יג אדר
What are the 4 mitzvot of Purim?
1) משלוח מנות
2) מתנות לאביונים
3) משתה - סעודה
4) מקרא מגילה
How many countries did Achashverosh rule over?
127
What are 3 Tefilot that we don't say on Purim?
1) Hallel
2) Lamnatzeach
3) Tachanun
4) Keil Erech Apayim
If Purim is on Sunday, which day do we observe Taanit Esther?
The thursday before
How many food items to how many people must you give for משלוח מנות? (the minimum)
Two foods to one person.
How many days did Achashverosh 2 feasts last for?
What are the 3 reasons why we don't say Hallel?
1) The Jews were still under Achashverosh's rule
2) The Megillah counts as Hallel
3) The Miracle didn't happen in Israel
What custom is observed at Mincha on the day before Purim?
Why do we wear costumes on Purim? (1 reason)
1) to remind us of how Esther hid her identity
2) to remind us of how Hashem conducted the miracle in a hidden way
How is Megilat Esther different from all other books of Tanach?
Hashem's name is not mentioned.
Jakey was in the Philippines and didn't have a Megilah to read from on Purim. According to which reason should he say Hallel?
That the Megillah counts as Hallel. Since he doesn't have the Megillah he should say Hallel.
What is the reason why we fast on Taanit Esther?
2) to remember how the Jewish people fasted to prepare and daven for victory in the war
Can you give video games as משלוח מנות? Why or why not?
According to the reason that it is to increase friendship, yes.
According to the reason that it is to help prepare for the meal, no.
בגתן ותרש
Raphael's Purim meal started in the late afternoon and went well into the night, after Purim was already over. Before everyone went home, he wanted to daven so that nobody would forget. Does Raphael say al hanisim in Birkat Hamazon? Why or Why not?
No because once you daven maariv it marks that you have ended the previous day.
Why do we observe the custom of מחצית השקל?
What do you have to make sure the receiver of משלוח מנות knows? Why?
Who it came from. Because to increase friendship you have to know who it came from
What was the name of the servant of Achashverosh that said Haman was planning to hang Mordechai on a tree 50 amot tall?