The Megillah
What is Megillah?
The book of Esther
Who is Esther?
The heroine of the Purim story.
What is Matanot L'Evyonim?
The giving of gifts to the poor.
What is a Hamantaschen?
A triangular-shaped cookie eaten on Purim.
What is the Persian Empire?
The story of Purim took place during this time period.
What is Persia?
The Megillah tells the story of the Jewish people in this ancient kingdom.
Who is Haman?
The villain of the Purim story.
What is Mishloach Manot?
The sending of food baskets to friends.
What are fillings of a traditional Hamantaschen?
Chocolate, poppy seed, prune, or apricot
How did Esther's bravery give strength?
The Jews were saved from annihilation from her bravery.
Who is Ahasuerus?
The name of the king in the Megillah.
Who is Mordechai?
Esther's cousin, who raised her.
What is making noise to drown out Haman's name?
The grogger.
What is a meat dish in Purim?
A popular Purim dish that is often a main course.
What is the salvation of the Jews from Haman's plot?
It is when Queen Esther risked her life to reveal Haman's genocide plan to King Ahasuerus.
What is Purim?
A Jewish holiday.
Who is Vashiti?
The king's wife who was banished.
What is a Purim Seudah?
A festive meal eaten on Purim.
Why is wine drunk at Purim?
Because it's a central role in the Book of Esthers salvation story.
What is Adar?
The month of when Purim is celebrated.
What is a scroll?
A scroll is something that is read off of, specifically what the Megillah is read off of.
What did Haman do?
Plotted to kill the Jews.
What are costumes worn for during Purim?
To celebrate the miracle of survival.
What is to become so intoxicated that one cannot tell the difference between "cursed be Haman" and "blessed be Mordechai"?
What is the Fast of Esther?
The name of the holiday that is celebrated the day before Purim.