Hebrew
Name of heroine of the Purim story
אֶסְתֵּר
Haman
What is one traditional food that is eaten on Purim?
Hamantaschen
What type of contest did Esther have to win to become queen?
a beauty contest
Hebrew name for Hamansteaschen
אָזְנֵי הַמָּן
Mordecai
Esther's cousin
When do we use a grogger or noisemaker on Purim?
When we hear Haman's name
Why did Haman want to kill the Jews?
Because Mordecai refused to bow down to him
What does the word Purim mean?
Dice (lots)
Achashverosh
King of Shushan
What is the name of the scroll we read from on Purim?
Megillah (Megillat Esther)
How many banquets does Esther invite the King and Haman to?
2
Hebrew word for gift packets that we give to friends or family
מִשְׁלוֹחַ מָנוֹת
How many times is God mentioned in the Purim story?
None
What is the name for gift bags that are traditionally given to friends or family on Purim?
Mishloach Manot
Where does the Purim story take place?
Hebrew word for grogger
רַעֲשָׁן
Vashti
first queen who is banished at the beginning of the story
Name one of the 4 mitzvot of Purim
Listen to Megillah
Matanot le-evyonim (gifts for the poor)
Mishloach manot (gift baskets)
What Hebrew month does Purim take place?
Adar