People
Who is the wicked, wicked man?
Haman
What year was Purim?
422 BCE (70 years after the destruction of the temple).
What is the scroll called that we read the Purim story from?
The Megillah
What three sided dessert do we eat on Purim?
Humentashens
What is Dani's favorite sport?
What is ultimate frisbee?
What is Esther's relationship to Mordechai?
Adoptive father/uncle care taker.
Where did Purim take place?
Shushan, Persia.
What does the word Hamentashen mean?
Haman's pockets
What is the noise maker called that we use to drown out Haman's name?
Grogger
What positions does Dani hold in the sorority?
What is religious and social chair?
Who saved the king from servants plotting against him?
Mordechai
Why was it dangerous for Esther to visit Achashverosh? What did she ask for?
She could have been killed asking the king to attend her dinner party. She also visited to tell the king she was Jewish and to save her people!!!
What does Mishloach manot mean?
It means sending of portions. You are supposed to give two different foods to one person.
Why do Jewish names typically have an "H" in them?
Began with Abram to Abraham and Sara to Sarah. Hashem=H. To carry a little bit of G-d with you. (Ex. Esther has G-d with her when she approaches Achashverosh).
What is Dani's major?
Elementary Edu and Early Childhood.
How many children did Haman have?
11 (10 sons and one daughter)
Why did the Jews have to fast for three days?
Mordechai instructed Esther to go before the king. They were praying for her life and for the Jews safety.
What does Mishteh mean?
Mishteh in Hebrew means drink. During the Purim Seuda (festive meal), we are suppose to drink wine until we can't tell the difference between good and evil. #LeChaim!!!
Why do we dress in costume?
We dress up for Purim pretending to be other people. We break down the boundaries of ourselves and become people we want to be.
What type of dog does Dani have and what is her name?
Daisy is a mini poodle!
How many times was G-d's name mentioned in the Megillah?
Zero!
Who did the king banish/exile, what did the king do next, and who did the king choose next?
Vashti, beauty pageant, Esther!!!
What does the word Purim mean?
Lots
What are the 4 Ms (Mitzvot) we are supposed to do on Purim?
Mishloach manot, Matanot LaEvyonim, Megillah x2, and Mishteh (Purim Seuda).
What is Dani's favorite candle scents?
Pink Sands and Midnight Jasmine.