People
Who was the Jewish Queen married to the King of Persia?
Esther
מַלְכָּה
Hebrew word for Queen
What is "Mishloach Manot"?
basket with food to friends and family
What does Purim mean?
Lots
During the Hebrew month of Adar, we are commanded to _____
be happy/rejoice
What was the name of the King of Persia?
Achasverous
מֶלֶךְ
Hebrew word for King
What do we do when we hear Haman’s name?
Make noise to blot it out
Where was the King's Palace located? (city)
Shushan
What did the Queen of Israel request when she invited Haman and The King of Persia to her banquet?
That her people, the jews, be spared
Who tried to have the King kill all the Jews?
Haman
מִשְׁלוֹחַ מָנוֹת
Mishloach Manot which are Purim baskets which we send to friends on Purim
At TINW, when do we read the Megillah (Scroll of Esther)?
On the evening of Purim
How did Haman determine the day the Jews were to be abolished?
He cast lots
If the Queen of Israel approached the King uncalled, she could only live if he did what?
Held out his Golden Scepter
Who was the Jewish queen’s cousin?
Mordecai
חַג פּוּרִים שָׂמֵחַ
Happy Purim
What is the name of the fun Purim play which is often held after the Purim reading?
Purim shpiel
Why did the King of Persia call for a new Queen/Wife?
Vashti disrespected him by not coming when he called for her.
How many times is God mentioned in the Megillah?
Zero
What was the name of The king’s first wife?
Vashti
רַעֲשָׁן
Hebrew word for Grogger