Traditions
What are the name of the triangular treats we traditionally eat on Purim?
Hamantaschen
What is it customary to wear on Purim?
What are costumes
Who is the villain of the Purim story?
Who is Haman.
What happened to Haman at the end of the story?
He was hung on the gallows he had built for Mordecai
Is Purim a joyous or somber holiday?
Joyous
What do the triangular cookies we eat represent?
Haman's ears or his hat
What are the names of the noisemakers we use on Purim?
What are graggers
What is the name of our heroine in the Purim story?
Why did Haman throw Queen Vashti out?
Because she wouldn't come to his party
What does "megillah" mean?
Scroll
How many times must you read the story of Esther on Purim?
Two
Who is the villain we boo during the story?
Haman
What is the name of the wise Sage who helps to raise Esther?
Who is Mordechai.
Where did the Purim story take place?
Where is Shushan in Persia
What does "Purim" mean?
Lots
Mishloach Manot
What Hebrew date is Purim?
14 Adar
Who is Queen Vashti.
True or False: the Purim story is in the Torah
False
What does "speil" mean?
A play or a skit
What are the 4 mitzvot of Purim?
Eating a festive meal, Reading the Megillah, Giving Mishloach Manot, giving charity to the poor
True or False: There is a fast before Purim
True
What is the name of the King in our story?
How did Haman choose when to kill the Jews?
He cast lots
What Disney movie sounds similar to Purim story in that it has a Vizier who wants to rule, a bumbling King, and a Princess who dreams of freedom?
What is Aladdin