Megillah
In what city does the Purim story take place?
Shushan
The big meal we have at Purim is called a...?
משתה\סועדה
Who is queen before Esther?
Vashti
True or False: Dressing up for Purim is a Mitzvah
FALSE
What day of Adar is Purim on?
14th
Can you name three Purim characters in ten seconds?
Esther
Mordechai
Ahashverosh
Haman
Vashti
What do Hamantashens represent?
- Haman's hat
- Haman's ears
-Our forefathers, with Hashem in the middle
Which is the first character named in Megillat Esther?
Achashverosh
How many Mitzvot are there for Purim?
4
True or False: Chanukah and Purim are the only holidays not in the Torah
FALSE
(Tu B'Shvat, Tisha B'Av, Tu B'Av, etc.)
How is Mordechai related to Esther?
Name two other food that is triangular shaped:
-Pizza slice
-Nachos
-Bourikas
-Watermelon (when cut)
What common character do we see in the Tanach, but is oddly not in Megillat Esther?
Hashem
What is the Mitzvah of giving Tzedakah called in Purim?
Matanot Le'Evyonim
True or False: We say the prayer Al Hanissim on Purim
TRUE
In what chapter do we first hear Haman's name? (Hebrew letters only)
ג
This one isn't about what we eat, but what we didn't. For how many days did Esther and the Jews fast?
Ibn Ezra: Two days
Maharal: 70 hours (basically 3 days)
(Accept either answer)
Name one of the people Mordechai overhears plotting to kill the king:
- Bigthan
- Teresh
What is required in Mishloach Manot?
- Ready-to-eat foods
- Mezonot food
How does the calendar change in a Jewish leap year?
The month of Adar happens twice
How many chapters are in Megillat Esther?
10
Did you know, that some people eat as vegetarians throughout Purim! Why is that?
Because it is said that Esther ate vegetarian to keep Kosher in Achashverosh's palace
How many sons did Haman have?
10
Is it a Mitzvah to be happy during Purim?
Double Jeopardy: When is it a Mitzvah to be happy?
No
Double Jeopardy: All the time
What country was Shushan located in?
Double Jeopardy: What is the country Shushan was located in called now?
Persia
Double Jeopardy: Iran