People
Who was chosen as the new Queen of Persia?
Esther
מַלְכָּה
Hebrew word for Queen
What is "Mishloach Manot"?
Package of food for friends and family
What does Purim mean?
Lots (Dice)
During which Hebrew month does Purim occur?
Adar
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
What did Esther request when she invited Haman and The King of Persia to her banquet?
That her people, the Jews, be spared
Who was the original wife of the King of Persia?
Vashti
מְגִלָּה
Book in Scroll Form
What is the name of the 3 cornered treat we eat on Purim?
Hamantaschen
According to the Purim story, what did Mordecai refuse to do?
Bow down to Haman
Where is the kingdom of Persia located today?
Iran
Who tried to have the King kill all the Jews?
Haman
מִשְׁלוֹחַ מָנוֹת
Mishloach Manot which are Purim baskets which we send to friends on Purim
At TINW, when do we read the Megillah (Scroll of Esther)?
On the evening of Purim
How did Haman determine the day the Jews were to be abolished?
He cast lots
If the Queen of Shushan approached the King uncalled, she could only live if he did what?
Held out his Golden Sceptre
What was the name of the Jewish Queen's cousin?
Mordechai
חַג פּוּרִים שָׂמֵחַ
Happy Purim
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?
Vashti disrespected him by not coming when he summoned her.
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
Why is Esther considered a hero of the Purim story?
She had the courage to approach and ask King Ahasverosh to help save the Jewish people.
How many times is God mentioned in the Megillah?
Zero. Not even once
Haman's pockets