Purim Facts
The main evil character in the Purim story
Who is Haman
The word "Adar" begins with this Hebrew letter
What is Aleph
This triangular shaped pastry with a jelly center is usually served during Purim
What is Hamantaschen
These special noise-makers specific to Purim are rattled at the mention of Haman's name
What are groggers
This is the King in the Purim story
Who is King Ahasuerus
Amount of times God is mentioned in the Purim Story/Megillah
What is Zero
Adar was the last month the Jewish people spent in this country before the Exodus
What is Egypt
This thin, cracker-like food is served during Passover
what is Matzah
This traditional Purim dessert is shaped to look like Haman's hat
what is hamantaschen
This person was the one who told the King about Haman’s plot to destroy the Jews
Who is Esther
Both men and women MUST do this on Purim
What is hear the Megillah read aloud
This character in the Torah who helped the Israelities escape Egypt, was born and also died in the month of Adar
who is Moses
This traditional Ashkenazi dish that consists of stuffed fish (usually carp, like, mullet or whitefish) prepared into a loaf, and served as an appetizer. It also includes a weird, liquid jelly on top
What is gefilte fish
This is the book in which you will find the Purim story
what is the Megillah
Upon hearing Haman’s plot, Esther does this for 3 days
What is fast
Who was King Ahasuerus's first wife (before Esther)?
Who is Queen Vashti
This animal is considered to be the constellation of Adar
what is a fish
This tasty stew-like dish, often referred to in Sephardic circles as “chameen” or “hot dish”, is stewed all afternoon and usually served on Shabbat
What is cholent
both kids and adults often come to synagogue on Purim wearing these
what are costumes
This event allowed the King to meet Esther/Hadassah for the first time
What is a beauty pageant
The region/country the Purim story takes place
What is Persia
the Hebrew name "Adar" is related to this word which denotes strength and power
What is "Adir"
This sausage-like food that is traditionally composed of intestines stuffed with a mixture of meat and some sort of potato or grain
What is Kishka
This is the number of times that each person should hear the Megillah on Purim
what is twice (day and night)
The Purim miracle was in this large walled city.
What is the city of Shushan (Susa) in Persia.