What cookies do we eat on Purim?
Hametashen
What day of the week does Shabbat start on?
Friday
Who is the villain of the Purim story?
Haman
What does 'hallel' mean?
Praise
True or False: It's possible to tickle yourself.
False!
Which of these isn't a Purim mitzvah?
- Feasts
- Costumes
- Making art
- Giving gifts
Making art
What time of day do Jewish holidays start?
Sunset (the evening)
Who does Esther marry?
King Ahashverosh
Who is praised in many of the psalms?
God
What is a group of rabbits called?
A fluffle
What does 'matanot l'evyonim' mean?
Gifts for the poor
How long are the lunar months?
4 weeks long
Is God mentioned in the Purim story?
No
What part of the Hallel do we sing regularly at Makom?
Halleluah
True or False: There are more chickens in England than people.
True!
Why do we wear costumes on Purim?
To disguise ourselves (like God did in the Purim story)
What month of the Jewish calendar is Purim in?
Adar
What do we when we hear Haman's name?
Make noise! Boo!
True or False: Some say that the megillah and Hallel can replace each other.
True
True or False: No word in the English language rhymes with 'month'?
True!
How many times do we read the megillah on Purim?
Twice, once in the morning and once at night
True
Where does the Purim story take place?
Persia (Iran)
What type of prayer makes up Hallel?
Psalms
How many bones are in the human body?
206