Purim

What does Purim celebrate?

• A victory over those who sought to bring about the destruction of the Jews.

• The liberation of the Jews from Egypt.

• The time when children dress up and eat sweets.

• A time of fasting and praying.

When is Purim celebrated?

• The day after Passover

• December 25th

• On the 14th of Adar the twelfth Jewish month.

• Whenever you read the book of Esther.

What are 2 requirements of Purim?

• Lighting the Hanukkiah at sundown

• Being festive and rejoicing

• Reading the Book of Esther out loud

• Saying the "Shema" while facing Jerusalem.

What is the scroll containing the story of Esther called?

• The Moses scroll

• The scroll of the Epistles of good news.

• Hadassa Scroll

• Megillah

What do you do when the name Haman is said and why?

• Cover your ears.

• Make noise with grogers and say "boooo" to blot out the name of Haman.

• Clap really loud

• Jump twice on your right foot.

What happens the day before Purim?

• There is the fast of Esther.

• The women are baking cookies.

• A bountiful dinner is served

• Children open gifts.

What is a Purim Shpiel?

• Delicious cookies with jelly filling

• Another word for Purim

• Queen Esther's last name.

• Skits performed based on the Purim story.

What does the word Purim mean?

• To purify

• lots

• Feast

• The Greek word for Hadassa

Where does the story of Purim take place?

• United Kingdom

• Israel

• Sepharad

• Persia

What is the name of this area today?

• Iran

• Jerusalem

• Turkey

• Canary Islands