People
Who was chosen as the new Queen of Persia?
Esther
מַלְכָּה
Hebrew word for Queen
What are "Matanot L'evyonim"?
gifts or money to the needy
What does Purim mean?
To Cast Lots
The word "hamantasch" translates into:
Haman's pockets (or purses)
What was the name of the King of Persia?
Achasverous
מֶלֶךְ
Hebrew word for King
On Purim, we are commanded to ____ out the name of Haman.
blot
Where was the King's Palace located? (city)
Shushan
Where in the castle does Achashveirosh hold the royal feast?
The courtyard/garden
Who was the original wife of the King of Persia?
Vashti
מְגִלָּה
Book in Scroll Form
Which hamantash filling is the most traditional?
poppy seed
What month is Purim in?
Adar
Where is the kingdom of Persia located today
Iran
What was the name of Haman's wife?
Zeresh
מִשְׁלוֹחַ מָנוֹת
Mishloach Manot which are Purim baskets which we send to friends on Purim
When do we read the Megillah? (2 times)
On the evening of Purim and the morning after
How did Haman determine the day the Jews were to be abolished?
He cast lots
If the Queen of Israel approached the King Uncalled, she could only live if he did what?
Held out his Golden Sceptre
What was the name of the Queen of Esther's cousin
Mordecai
אגרת
letter
What is the name of the fun Purim play which is often held after the Purim reading?
Purim shpiel
Why did the King of Persia call for a new Queen/Wife?
He had killed Vashti, and was lonely.
Hamantaschen is a word from which language
Yiddish
What is Esther's Hebrew name?
Hadassah
מְגִילַת אֶסְתֵּר
The Scroll of Esther which we read on Purim
Where does the idea of dressing up in a costume on Purim come from?
The idea of "v'nahapoch hu": turning things upside down, which is what happened to the Jews' fate on Purim.
"Hamantasch" is a play on words. The word "mon" means kind of filling flavor?
Poppyseed. "Mon" = poppyseed.
Who does Haman descend from? (Nation)
Amalek or Agagite
What are the names of the people who plotted to assassinate the king?
Bigtan and Teresh
רַעֲשָׁן
Yiddish word for Grogger
During the Hebrew month of Adar, we are commanded to _____
be happy/rejoice
How many times is God mentioned in the Megillah?
not even once
Achashveirosh's kingdom spanned from ____ to ____
Hodu to Kush (Indian to Ethiopia)