The People
What is the King's name?
Achashverosh
Who is Jewish in the purim story?
Esther and Mordechai
What is the noisemaker we use to drown out Haman's name during the reading of the story of Purim?
A grogger
What do we say when we hear Haman's name?
boo!!!!
What do we eat on Purim?
Hamantaschen
Who was the King's second wife?
Queen Esther
We read a special scroll on Purim. What is it called?
Megillah or Megillat Esther
What is the Hebrew word for the charity that we give on Purim?
Tzedakah (Matanot L'Evyonim)
How do we dress on Purim?
In costume
What shape are our Purim treats?
Triangle
Who is Queen Esther's cousin/uncle?
Mordechai
How do we say "happy holiday" in Hebrew?
Chag Sameach!!
What happened when the first queen said "no" to the King?
She was banished!
During what event did Esther plan to tell the King important information?
a dinner!
Why are our Purim treats shaped the way they are?
They are shaped like Haman's ears or hat
Who is the villain in the purim story?
Haman
What's the Hebrew word for "lots" - the dice that Haman used to pick the date to kill all the Jews?
Purim
How do kids today celebrate purim at their synagogues?
A purim carnival
How was the second queen chosen?
A beauty pageant
What are Mishlo'ah Manot?
baskets of food we give to family and friends to wish them a happy Purim
Who was King Achashverosh's first wife?
Queen Vashti
In which Hebrew month do we celebrate Purim?
Adar
What is the musical production some synagogues put on around Purim called?
A purim spiel or play
Who saved the Jewish people by revealing Haman's plot to the King?
Queen Esther
What are example flavors for our Purim treat?
apricot, prune, chocolate, raspberry, strawberry, poppy seed, etc.