Purim
What people (ethnicity) were saved from Haman?
Jews
What animal was killed for Passover?
A Lamb
What did Jay make last week to remember Shavuot?
Cheesecake
Who was Esthers Cousin?
Mordecai
What event in the bible is similar to Passover?
Jesus crucifixion.
Who did Esther Marry?
The King Ahasuerus.
What did they do with the blood?
Strike it on the lintel and two side post.
People decorate the temples with what?
Flowers
What king died on Shavuot?
King David
What book of the bible tells the story of queen Esther saving the Jewish Nation?
Esther
True or False? Purim is a very quiet time and people are sorrowful and use this time to mourn those they have lost.
False; People have a big meal called Seudah and use this time to be noisy and sing songs.
What is not allowed in the house during the feast of passover?
Leaven
How many days does Shavuot last?
2 days.
Naomi is the mother-in-law of who?
Ruth
What 4 books of the Bible tell the events of Jesus death, burial and ressurection?
-Matthew
-Mark
-Luke
-John
What did Esther do to expose Haman?
Made the king and haram 2 meals
On what day do they kill the Lamb?
What book of the bible is read on the second day of Shavuot?
Ruth
Who was the Villain in the feast of Purim?
Haman
What book of the bible talks about the initial Passover?
Exodus
What do people today do to celebrate Purim?
-Go to Synagogue
-Dress up in Costumes
-Eat a large feast.
What type of spices do they include in their Passover feast?
Bitter Spices
Shavuot is the festival of what?
The festival of weeks.
Who relayed Gods message to the Israelites about Passover?
Moses
Why do they read the book of Ruth for Shavuot?
Ruth’s coming to Israel took place around the time of Shavuot, and her acceptance of the Jewish faith was like [the acceptance of Torah] for the people of Israel.” Another reason is that King David, who was Ruth’s descendant, died on Shavuot.