Cast of Characters
The little orphan girl who became the hero of our story.
Who was Esther?
During the 4th century BCE, Shushan was the capital of this kingdom.
What was the Kingdom of Persia?
According to the song, he was a wicked, wicked man.
Who was Haman?
We celebrate it on the 14th of Adar each year.
What is Purim?
"If I perish, I perish!"
Who is Queen Esther?
She refused to be put on display in front of the King's guests.
Who was Vashti?
The Shushan King's vizier required this action of all who came into his presence.
What is bowing down?
The Hebrew song about Haman's 3-cornered hat.
What is LaKova Sheli?
We drink 4 cups of wine, eat matza and maror, and tell a long story, all in the right order.
What is Passover/Pesach?
"If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?"
At a lavish banquet hosted by his wife, he offered her half of his kingdom.
Who was King Achashverosh?
This was the penalty for entering the Shushan King's chambers uninvited.
What is the death penalty?
In the song Chag Purim, this is what we do with our graggers/raashanim.
What is Rash, Rash, Rash?
What is Tu B'Shvat?
"To life! To life! L'chaim!"
Who is Tevye?
This father of 10 sons was himself the son of Hammedatha the Agagite.
Who was Haman?
Casting lots was a legitimate form of determining public policy in Shushan. This is the Hebrew word for "lots".
What is Purim?
What we call the musical show performed each year in honour of Purim.
What is a Purimshpiel?
We read the very end of the Torah, followed by the very beginning, as we begin the annual cycle of Torah reading again.
What is Simchat Torah?
"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose."
Who is Dr. Seuss?
He overheard a sinister conversation between the two royal guards, Bigtan and Teresh.
Who was Mordechai?
He was also referred to as Xerxes the Great.
Who was King Achashverosh?
This song is for BOTH Hanukkah and Purim; based on the 2nd blessing for each of these holidays.
What is Al haNisim?
Celebrating the establishment of the State of Israel.
What is Yom HaAtzmaut?
"Put on your yarmulke. Here comes Hanukkah. So much funukkah. Celebrate Hanukkah!"
Who is Adam Sandler?