History/Torah
In Exodus 17:8-16, this group of people attacked the Israelites
Who are the Amalekites
What values does Purim emphasizes
What is emphasizes having faith in God
The Book of Esther is also called this
What is the Megillah
These Purim treats are always shaped like this
What is a triangle
In the aftermath of the Purim events, Esther and Mordecjai established this new law which was to be celebrated annually to celebrate the survival of Jewish people
What is Purim?
Purim is celebrated on what day of Adar
What is the 14th day
On Purim, Jewish people gather at this place to hear the reading of the Megillah
What is a synagogue
A person following Jewish dietary laws might ask this question about Hamantaschen cookies before eating them
What is 'Are these cookies Kosher?'
This advisor to the King, who was a descendant of the Amalekites, convinced he king to issue a decree to kill all Jews
Who is Haman?
People celebrate Purim by dressing up in costumes to symbolize this theme from the story
What is concealing and revealing one’s true nature
During the Reading of the Meglillah, people spin this noisemaker to drown out Haman’s name
What is a gragger
The triangular shape of of Hamantsachen is said to represent this villain’s hat, ears, or pockets
Who is Hamantaschen?
Who is Mordechai?
Esther fighting back against Haman shows which theme?
what is to stand up against evil
On Purim, it is a mitzvah (good deed) to do this act of kindness by helping those in need
What is giving money to the less fortunate
Where were the Hamantaschen cookies originated from and what were they originally filled with?
They originate from Germany (18th century) from german Jews. They were originally filled with a poppyseed fillings.
In Exodus 17:8-16, Mose’s hands were held up during the battle against the Amalekites, symbolizing this divine support, which ultimately Led to the Israelites‘ victory
What is divine intervention?
One theme of Purim is ”concealing and revealing one’s true nature” because of this action Queen Esther took
What is Hiding and then revealing her Jewish Identity
People wear masks and costumes on Purim to remember how this queen hid her Jewish Identity
Who is Queen Esther
Hamantaschen symbolize hidden miracles because their filling is concealed, just as this biblical figure initially hid her Jewish identity
Who is queen Esther?