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Purim Mitzvot
The Story of Purim
Purim Vocabulary
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100
He is the wicked man who caused all of the problems of the Purim story.
Who is Haman?
100
While doing this mitzvah, we "boo" Haman's name, or use graggers to drown it out, and cheer the names of Mordecai and Esther.
What is listening to the story of Purim? (or reading it)
100
Esther was the _____ of Mordechai.
What is the niece?
100
These are the triangular cookies we eat for Purim that are said to be shaped like Haman's hat or pockets or ears.
What are Hamantashen? (Actually Yiddish for "Haman's pockets". Hebrew term: oznei Haman: "Haman's ears")
100
This is the day of the Hebrew calendar that Purim is always celebrated on.
What is the 14th of Adar?
200
She is the Queen who was banished from the palace.
Who is Vashti?
200
We spread cheer too friends and loved ones by sharing this mitzvah.
What is Mishloach Manot? (giving food gift baskets)
200
This is the city in which the story of Purim took place.
What is Shushan?
200
These are the hebrew words for the gift baskets we send eachother for Purim.
What are Mishloach Manot?
200
She is Haman's wife who takes part in his plotting.
Who is Zeresh?
300
He is the King who was tricked by his advisor.
Who is King Ahashverosh?
300
This mitzvah involves enjoying Hamantashen, and gathering together with friends and loved ones.
What is a festive meal? (and snacks) (In Hebrew: Seuda)
300
This is the personal information Esther kept hidden from King Ahashverosh until the right time.
What is Esther's Judaism?
300
This Hebrew word literally means "scroll" and is the document from which we read the story of Purim.
What is the Megillah?
300
This is the empire in which King Ahashverosh ruled.
What is Persia?
400
He would not bow down to the King's wicked advisor.
Who is Mordechai?
400
We share our joy with those in need by doing this mitzvah.
What is giving Tzedakah? (Proper: Matanot Laevyonim: "gifts to the poor")
400
This is the man King Ahashverosh replaced Haman with as his new advisor.
Who is Mordechai?
400
This is the English word that the name Purim translates to. (Purim comes from "Pur")
What are lots? (or lottery)
400
This is around how much time the Jewish people were given to choose to bow down to Haman before the date chosen by casting lots.
What is One Year?
500
She is the great woman who saved the Jewish people.
Who is Esther?
500
This is the Jewish writing in which the 4 mitzvot of Purim are described.
What is the Talmud?
500
This is the day which Haman chose by lottery to get rid of the Jews.
What is the 13th of Adar?
500
This is the Hebrew word for gragger.
What is Raashan?
500
This is the other name Esther is referred to by.
Who is Hadassah?