Hidden Details in the Megillah
What city does most of the Megillah take place in?
Shushan
Name one of the 4 mitzvot of Purim.
Megillah reading / Mishloach Manot / Matanot La’Evyonim / Seudah
Esther was an orphan raised by Mordechai.
In the Megillah (true)
Whats my favorite color?
Pink
How long was Achashverosh’s big party at the beginning?
180 days
How many gifts must you give for Mishloach Manot (minimum)?
2 foods to 1 person
Haman wore a triangle hat. (is it in the megiliah or not in the megiliah?)
NOT in the Megillah
Whats my Starbucks order?
Pink drink with light ice
What does the king offer Esther “up to half the kingdom”?
Anything she requests (up to half)
How many poor people must you give to for Matanot La’Evyonim (minimum)?
2 poor people
Vashti was killed for refusing the king.
NOT directly said in the Megillah (it never clearly says she died)
Whats my dream vacation spot?
Paris or Hawaii
What book is read to the king when he can’t sleep?
The book of records / chronicles
When do you do Matanot La’Evyonim?
On purim day
Mordechai refused to bow because Haman was wearing an idol.
NOT explicitly in the Megillah (midrash idea)
Whats my least favorite school subject?
Jewish History
What book is read to the king when he can’t sleep?
The book of records / chronicles
True or false: You can fulfill Mishloach Manot with money.
False (it has to be food/drink)
God’s name is never mentioned even once in Megillat Esther.
True (not in the Megillah)
Whats my current favorite song?
I know love