Month of Adar
The day before Purim is called Ta'anit Esther and some people don't do this on that day. (People typically don't do this on Yom Kippur either.)
What is eat?
Mishloah Manot is one of the mitzvot of Purim and it means this.
What is giving treats to friends and neighbors?
The triangle-shaped cookies eaten on Purim, which some say resemble the hat worn by Haman.
What are hamantaschen?
The king of Persia at the time of the story of Esther.
Who is Ahashverosh?
The Purim story takes place in this Persian city.
What is Shushan?
Purim takes place on the ______th day of Adar.
What is 14?
The commandment of Purim known as Matanot L'evyonim.
What is giving tzedakah to the poor?
Both kids and adults often come to synagogue on Purim wearing these.
What are costumes?
King Ahashverosh ordered her to be banished from the land.
Who is Vashti?
Shushan Purim is only celebrated in this type of city.
What is a walled city?
The Purim mitzvah associated with hearing.
What is hearing Megillat Esther read aloud?
Graggers are used for this purpose when the name of Haman is said.
What is making a lot of noise to blot out Haman's name?
The hero and also Esther's uncle.
Who is Mordechai?
When the king asks, “What should be done for someone whom the king wishes to honor” he is talking to ______ about ________.
What is talking to Haman about Mordechai?
Purim occurs on 14 Adar, usually falling during this month on the English calendar.
What is March?
An important part of observing Purim is having a Seudah which is...
What is a festive meal?
He wants to destroy all the Jews.
Who is Haman?
The names of the 2 guards who plotted to kill the king.
Who are Bigtan and Teresh?
Adar falls between these 2 Hebrew months.
What is Shevat and Nisan?
The number of mitzvot associated with the holiday of Purim.
What is 4?
A fun and crazy play often performed on Purim.
What is a Shpiel?
She is used to identify the Megillah read on Purim.
Who is Esther?
I risked my life by going to the king without being asked.
Who is Esther?