1
Wat was the name of king Achashverosh's first wife?
Vashti
Where did the story of Purim originate?
Ancient Persia
Purim celebrates how the Jewish people were saved from a plot to destroy them. This villain created that plot.
Haman
These triangular cookies are often filled with poppy seeds, jam, or chocolate.
Hamantaschen
What do Hamantaschen represent?
Haman's three pointed hat
How was Mordechai related to Esther?
He was her uncle
People often wear these fun outfits during Purim celebrations.
costumes
Esther hid this important part of her identity when she first came to the palace.
Judaism
Why was Queen Vashti banished?
She refused the kings order
How many Purim mitzvahs are there?
4
How did King Achashverosh meet Esther?
At the ball he threw to find a new wife
The scroll that tells the story of Purim is called?
The Megillah
What is the purpose of reading the Megillah (Book of Esther) on Purim?
To hear the story of how the Jews were saved
What is one main way people celebrate Purim?
Giving gifts and food to charity
In Jewish leap years we have two months named Adar, do we celebrate Purim in the 1st, or the 2nd?
The 2nd Adar
Which Queen is considered to be of royal blood?
Queen Vashti
These noisy rattles are often shaken during the Megillah reading when Haman’s name is said.
groggers
The book in the Hebrew Bible that tells the Purim story?
The book of Esther
On Purim, the Megillah is traditionally read this number of times.
2
What month in the Hebrew calendar do we celebrate Purim in?
The month of Adar
Mordechai refused to do this action to Haman, which made Haman very angry.
One Purim tradition is giving gifts of food to friends, called this in Hebrew.
Mishloach Manot
The Persian capital city where Esther lived and the story mainly takes place?
Shushan
Mordechai asked the Jewish people to do this for three days before Esther went to the king.
Fast
Why do we use groggers whenever Haman's name is said?
To drown it out