Understanding Purim: Story and Traditions

Who was the queen who saved the Jewish people in the story of Purim?

• Vashti

• Esther

• Miriam

• Ruth

What is the name of the king in the story of Esther?

• King David

• King Solomon

• King Ahasuerus

• King Saul

What is the name of Esther's cousin/guardian who helped her save the Jewish people?

• Haman

• Mordecai

• Aaron

• Joshua

What is the traditional food eaten during Purim?

• Latkes

• Matzah

• Hamantaschen

• Challah

What is the name of the villain in the story of Purim?

• Pharaoh

• Haman

• Goliath

• Nebuchadnezzar

What is one of the main traditions of Purim that involves giving to others?

• Lighting candles

• Giving gifts of food

• Fasting

• Building a sukkah

What is the name of the scroll that is read during Purim?

• Torah

• Megillah

• Talmud

• Psalms

What is the purpose of wearing costumes during Purim?

• To scare away evil spirits

• To celebrate the hidden identity of Esther

• To honor the king

• Because it's fun

What is the Hebrew month in which Purim is celebrated?

• Nisan

• Tishrei

• Adar

• Kislev

Why do we use Groggers during the reading of the Megillah?

• To celebrate the king

• To drown out the name of Haman

• To honor Esther

• To signal the end of the reading