Who was the Queen of the nation of Israel married to the King of Persia?
Esther
How did Ahashverosh choose a new wife?
He held a beauty pagaent
What is "Mishloach Manot"?
Basket with food for friends and family
How many times is God mentioned in the Megillah?
not even once
What month is Purim in?
The month of Adar, 12th Month
What was Esther's Hebrew name before it was changed?
Hadassah
Where was the King's Palace located?
Shushan (Persia)
Who tried to have the King kill all the Jews?
Haman
What did Mordechai tell Esther not to tell Achashverosh?
That she is not Jewish
During a leap year, how many months of Adar are there?
Two
What was the name of the King of Persia?
Achasverous
According to the Purim story, what did Mordecai refuse to do?
Bow down
What was the name of Esther's cousin?
Mordechai
When Queen Esther went to the King's Banquet, what did she ask for?
The Jewish people to be spared
How long did the Jewish people Fast and Pray for?
Fast & Pray for 3 days & Nights
Who was the original wife of the King of Persia?
Vashti
How do you say scroll in Hebrew?
Megillah
You shake me when you hear the name Haman
What does Purim mean?
Lots (as in a lottery)
Name a mitzvah for celebrating Purim
Giving Tzedekah, Reading the Megillah, Being joyous
What is Oznei Haman?
Hamataschen
When did the Purim Story Take place?
Between 483-473 BCE
How many times do we read the Megillah (Scroll of Esther) on Purim
twice
What is the name of this in Hebrew?
Masechot
How is Megillat Esther different from the Torah?
God is not mentioned in the Megillah.
or
One scroll handle on a megillah.