Characters
This heroine ends up becoming Queen of Persia
Who is Esther?
We wear these on Purim!
What are costumes?
Many say these special cookies are modeled after Haman's hat
What are hamantaschen?
The geographical setting for the Purim story
What is Persia?
This is the Hebrew month when we celebrate Purim
What is Adar?
This courtly Jew devises a plan to save the Jews
Who is Mordecai?
As a way of celebrating, Jews do this on Purim
What is giving gifts to friends?
This person is the first to be referred to as a "Jew" in the Hebrew bible
Who is Mordecai?
Haman used these to decide which day to attack the Jews
What are lots?
On the Jewish leap year, there are two of this same month
What is Adar?
The advisor of the king who wants to get rid of the Jews
Who is Haman?
We use these noisy objects to cover up Haman's name
What are graggers?
This king liked to host lots of parties and banquets
Who is King Ahasuerus?
The capital of the kingdom in the Purim story
What is Shushan?
Purim is typically celebrated on this day of the month of Adar
What is the 14th?
The former queen who refused to obey the king's command
Who is Vashti?
Jews all around the world read this story out loud on Purim
What is the Scroll of Esther?
In Israel, the special Purim cookies are called this
What are oznei Haman or "Haman's ears"?
This is the Persian word for "lots" that helps give this holiday its name
What is pur?
Many Jewish communities perform a goofy and funny play on Purim called...
What is a Purim shpiel?
The Hebrew name of our story's heroine
What is Hadassah?
As a way of celebrating, many Jews also do this on Purim
What is giving gifts to the poor?
This prominent figure is never mentioned in the Purim story
Who is God?
The Hebrew term for "noisemaker"
What is ra'ashan?
Ancient walled cities like this one celebrate Purim on a different day than in other places
What is Jerusalem?