Characters
History
Language
Religion
Customs
100
Haman
Who was the archenemy of the Jews in the story of Esther?
100
Susa (Shushan)
In which city does the story of Esther take place?
100
Scroll
What is the meaning of the word Megillah?
100
God
Whose name is not mentioned in the Megillah?
100
Adar
In which month is Purim celebrated?
200
Cousins
What was the relationship between Esther and Mordechai?
200
Wearing a sack & fasting
What do Mordechai and the Jews do in protest to Haman's plan (to kill the Jews)?
200
Meal
What does the Hebrew word 'seuda' mean?
200
Haman = cursed & Mordechai = blessed
Between which two phrases you are supposed not to be able to tell the difference when drinking during Purim? (Adeloyada)
200
Carnaval
What Christian festival is Purim often compared to?
300
The first wife of King Ahasveros
Who was Vashti?
300
Hamadan (Iran)
Where, according to tradition, are the graves of Esther and Mordechai located?
300
Lot
What does the word 'pur' (plural: Purim) mean?
300
Hearing the Megillah being read
What is the biggest commandment (mitzvah) during the Purim holiday?
300
Stuffed, three-cornered cookies
What are ozney Haman/Hamentaschen?
400
Esther's husband
Who was king Ahasveros (Xerxes 1)?
400
The approximate time when dressing up became a Purim custom
What is the 15th century (CE)?
400
Remain silent/Keep a secret!
What does the idiom 'Mum's the word' mean?
400
Matanot l'Evyonim
What is the Purim custom of giving money to the needy called in Hebrew?
400
Shalach Manos
How do you say Mishloach Manot (sending gifts of sweets/snacks to friends) in Yiddish?
500
Amalek
Who was a forefather of Haman, according to Jewish tradition?
500
5th century BCE
When did the story of Esther probably take place?
500
Whinny
What sound does a horse make?
500
Sunset
When does Purim (or any other Jewish holiday or memorial day) start?
500
Hats, ears, dice, forefathers
According to Jewish tradition, what could hamentaschen symbolize?