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WorksheetsThe Laws of Purim
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the day before Purim called?
Shushan Purim
Purim Katan
Ta'anit Esther
Pesach
Why do we fast on Ta'anit Esther?
To remember the destruction of the Temple
To remember the Jews fasting for Esther before she confronted Achashverosh
To prepare for the feasting on Purim
Because Esther died on that day
What day on the Hebrew calendar is Purim?
10th of Adar
14th of Adar
15th of Adar
15th of Nissan
Who celebrates Purim on Shushan Purim?
Nobody any more
Jews who live in Shushan
Any city that was surrounded by a wall in the times of Yehoshua, such as Yerushalayim
Jews who live outside of Israel
When is Shushan Purim?
The day after Purim
The day before Purim
A week before Purim
A month after Purim
How many specific Mitzvot of Purim are there?
1
2
3
4
What Megillah do we read on Purim?
Ruth
Kohelet
Aicha
Esther
When must you hear the Megillah on Purim
Once at night
Once during the day
Once at night or once during the day
Once at night and once during the day
How many brachot does the Ba'al Koreh say before reading the Megillah?
1
2
3
0
What should you have in mind when you hear the bracha of "Shechiyanu" before the Megillah reading during the day time?
That bracha should apply to all the Mitzvot you will be doing all day
That bracha should apply to any new food you have that day
That bracha should apply to any gift you get
All of the Above
How much of the Megillah do you need to hear on Purim?
The main parts of the story
The parts that are specifically about Mordechai and Esther
All of it
None of it
What do people have the custom of doing during the reading of Megillah on Purim?
Making noise when hearing Haman's name
Reading specific Pesukim that show a central part of the miracle out loud
Reading the names of Haman's 10 sons who were hanged in one breath
All of the Above
What do we add to Shemoneh Esrei and Benching?
"Al Hanissim"
"Ya'ala Ve'yavoh"
"Mi Shenichnas Adar"
"Chad Gadya"
Do you repeat Shemoneh Esrei and Benching if you forget "Al Hanissim" after you finished?
Yes
No
Yes for Shemoneh Esrei, No for Benching
No for Shemoneh Esrei, Yes for Benching
How many poor people must you give a gift to on Purim to fulfill your obligation of Matanot Le'evyonim?
1
2
3
0
When should the money you give for Mattanot Le'evyonim reach the poor person?
Before Purim
On Purim
On Shushan Purim
Around Purim
How many people must you give Meshlo'ach Manot to?
1
2
3
0
What is the minimum you need to put in your Mishloach Manot?
Two foods with different brachot
Two different types of food
One type of food
Two gragers
What type of food should be in your Meshloach Manot?
Meat
Candy
Any type of food that can be eaten right away
Any food is ok
What is the last Mitzvah of Purim?
Wearing costumes
Eating Hamantoschen
Eating a festive meal
None of the Above
When do you have your festive meal on Purim?
At night
During the day
There is no set time
It has to be in the afternoon
Why do we have the custom of wearing costumes on Purim?
To add to the festivities
We wanted a Holiday where we dress up, like Halloween
To represent the hidden miracle of Purim
There is no reason
