History
In what book is the story of Purim found in?
The Book of Esther
What does Purim signify?
A thankful and joyous show of Jewish Survival.
What is read in Synagogue during Purim?
The Book of Esther.
What are three cornered pastries that are filled with poppy seeds, fruit preserves, and chocolate?
Hamanstaschen
Where is the story of Purim set in?
Current Day Iran.
What does Purim celebrate?
The bravery of Esther and Mordechai.
What do many children and adults do during the festival?
What are Hamanstaschen cookies thought to represent?
Haman's hat and ears.
What was Haman's plan and why did it fail?
Haman's plan was to kill all Jews. The plan failed due to Esther's cousin telling her about the plan.
What did God save the Jews from during Purim?
God saved them from death.
What is the wearing of costumes thought to represent?
The fact Esther originally masked her Jewish identity.
Mishloach manot
What did Ahasuerus due upon hearing of the plan?
He saved the Jews.
What happens in Israel during Purim?
Parades, Parties, Costumes and Carnivals.
What are included in Mishloach manot?
Hamanstaschen and other foods and treats
Ahasuerus had women from all over the kingdom be brought to him for what reason?
So he can choose a new queen.
When is the Book of Esther read during Purim?
Morning and Evening services.
What are gifts given to the poor so they can also celebrate Purim?
Matanot l’evyonim