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Esther was raised by this relative after her parents died.
💡 Who is Mordechai?
💰 $200 – The number of provinces ruled by King Achashverosh.
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King Achashverosh ordered that everyone should do this when Haman passed by.
💡 What is bow down or pay homage?
This is the main mitzvah performed during the day of Purim involving gifts of food.
💡 What is Mishloach Manot (sending gifts of food)?
Esther’s Hebrew name, which was hidden from King Achashverosh, means this.
💡 What is Hadassah?
Mordechai discovered and reported this plot to assassinate King Achashverosh.
What is the plot by Bigthan and Teresh?
This is the number of Sons of Haman
💡 What is 10?
This event led to Mordechai being honored by King Achashverosh.
💡 What is the king reading about Mordechai saving his life?
This is the practice of giving money or food to the poor on Purim.
💡 What is Matanot L’evyonim (gifts to the poor)?
At Esther’s first banquet, she requested this from the king and Haman.
💡 What is that they come to a second banquet the following day?
$600 – Haman described this group of people as “scattered and separate among the nations.”
💡 Who are the Jews?
The height of the gallows Haman built for Mordechai.
💡 What is 50 amot?
Haman suggested to the king that the decree should be issued on this day.
💡 What is the 13th of Adar?
The name of the special meal celebrated on Purim.
💡 What is the Seudah (Purim feast)?
During the first banquet, King Achashverosh offered Esther anything she wanted, up to this amount.
💡 What is half of the kingdom?
This individual was assigned to watch over the women in Achashverosh’s harem.
💡 Who is Hegai?
$400 – The number of days in Achashverosh’s royal feast for nobility.
💡 What is 180?
What suggestion did Haman give to the king when asked by him how to treat someone that the king wants to honor?
The king’s robes be put on the person, the king’s horse be ridden, and a crown be placed on their head. Then, someone important from the king’s court should lead the person around the city square, proclaiming that this is what is done for the man the king desires to honor.
According to Jewish law, the minimum number of foods that must be included in Mishloach Manot.
💡 What is two (one food item that can be eaten immediately and one that requires preparation)?
What tribe was Mordechai from?
Binyamin
The Megillah refers to Mordechai by this title
What is "Hayehudi"
The number of men killed in Shushan alone when the Jews defended themselves.
💡 What is 800?
Haman's wife suggested this drastic action to punish Mordechai.
💡 What is building gallows?
The name of the special prayer added to the Amidah on Purim for thanking Hashem for the miracles of the day.
Al Hanisim
The custom of giving extra charity on Purim, beyond the usual Matanot L’evyonim, is called this.
💡 What is Machatzit Hashekel (half-shekel contribution)?