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WorksheetsHilchos Purim Erev Shabbos
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Why should one have his Tefillin on during Megilla?
Because it is in the middle of Davening.
Because the Pasuk in the Megilla says לַיְּהוּדִ֕ים הָֽיְתָ֥ה אוֹרָ֖ה וְשִׂמְחָ֑ה וְשָׂשׂ֖ן וִיקָֽר- Yakar is referring to the Tefillin.
Because we want people to not start drinking until later.
When we finish reading the Megilla, what does the Ba’al Korei do before saying the after Bracha?
Take a deep breath, as that was a tiring task.
Roll up the Megilla.
Sing Shoshanas Yakov.
How many Pesukim does the congregation say out loud? Why?
2
4
Because of Mordechai and Esther were the two heroes of the Megilla.
To keep the children awake.
Because those are Pesukim that are very joyous.
What should one have in mind during the Brachah of Shehechiyanu in the morning?
His new costume from Dollar General.
Mishloach Manos and Matanos Li’evyonim
The Seudah.
What can one use a non-kosher Megilla to help him fulfill his obligation to hear megillah for?
To ensure the Baal Korei read with the correct trop.
To smack the kid next to him to keep quiet, so he can hear.
To read the missing words that one didn’t hear.
Why must the Megilla be unrolled before reading it?
So that the congregation not need to wait for the baal korei to unroll in the middle.
So that there not be an interruption during the reading of the Megilla
So that it look like a letter.
What Bracha/os is/are recited before the reading of the Megilla?
She’asa Nisim
Al Mikra Megilla
Harav Es Reveinu
Shehechiyanu
Why should one hear the Megilla in the Shul?
The baal korei there will lein it nicely.
It will bring more glory to Hashem.
Who wants to bang for haman by himself?.
How should one be dressed for the Megilla reading?
Shabbos clothing.
As casual as possible.
Wearing his shoes on backwards.
Why is Purim on the 14 of Adar?
It’s a month before Pesach.
The Jews rested from their enemies on that day.
Haman had decreed to kill the Jews on that day.
What time should one preferably hear the day Megilla reading after?
Haneitz Hachamah
Alos Hashachar
Sunset
Tzeis Hakochavim
How much must be given for Machatzis Hashkel?
$1.50
$2
$5
$2.50
What is Ta’anis Esther remembering?
The destruction of the temple.
Esther fasting before going to Achashveirosh.
The Jews fasting when they went to war against their enemies.
Which of the Daled Pashiyos are we obligated to hear from the Torah?
Parah
Zachor
Shekalim
Hachodesh
Why do we read Parshas Zachor at this time?
We need to be purified for Pesach.
To remember to bring a half Shekel.
To remember what Amaleik did and Haman was a descendant of them.
This is when it happened.
Do we mention Purim in Al Michya?
Yes
No
Only during the day
Only if you eat Hamantashen
Why don’t we say Hallel on Purim?
We were stilled ruled by a non-Jewish ruler.
The miracle happened outside of Israel.
The Megilla reading is in the place of Hallel.
It is a holiday from the rabbis.
How does one fulfill Mishloach Manos?
2 foods to one person
1 food to two people
2 foods to everyone you meet.
1 food to everyone you meet
How much should one give for Matanos Lievyonim?
Enough for a poor person to have enough to eat for a week.
Enough for 2 poor people to have two meals.
Enough for 2 poor people to have one meal.
Enough so that the poor person will no longer be considered poor.
If one finishes his Seudah after Purim is over, does he still say Al Hanisim in Bentching?
Yes
No
Only if he wants to
As long as it is within an hour of Purim ending
Why do we read Parshas Shkalim at this time?
We need to be purified for Pesach.
To remember to bring a half Shekel.
To remember what Amaleik did and Haman was a descendant of them.
This is when it happened.
Why do we read Parshas Parah at this time?
We need to be purified for Pesach.
To remember to bring a half Shekel.
To remember what Amaleik did and Haman was a descendant of them.
This is when it happened.
Why do we read Parshas Hachodesh at this time?
We need to be purified for Pesach.
To remember to bring a half Shekel.
To remember what Amaleik did and Haman was a descendant of them.
This is when it happened.
Why do we give a Machatizs Hashekel?
It is important to give Tzedaka now.
To remember that the Jews gave it during the Bais Hamikdash
To do something together with the rest of the Jews.
Who must give a Machatzis Hashekel?
Men
Women
Boys over Bar Mitzvah
Girls over Bat Mitzvah
How many times must one hear the Megilla?
1
2
3
4
As many as possible over Purim
When must one hear the Megilla at night?
After Plag Hamincha
After Shkia
After Tzais Hakochavim
After Chatzos Halaila
If one is in a pressing situation on Purim morning, when may one read the Megilla from?
Haneitz Hachamah
Alos Hashachar
Sunset
Tzeis Hakochavim
Why are women obligated in Megilla if it is a מצות עשה שהזמן גרמא?
They want time to take off from making the Shalach Manos.
They can make more noise for Haman's name.
They were also in danger from Haman.
It is a Mitzvah Midrabanan
Who stands during the Megilla reading process?
Men
Women
Children
Baal Korei
Why do we make noise at Haman’s name?
So that the children will stay awake.
So that everyone will pay more attention
To show that the wicked’s name should be erased.
So that those who are falling asleep will wake up.
How should one’s house be on Purim?
Regular
Upside down
Clean
As it is for Yom Tov
What should one do after Megilla reading at night?
Go to sleep
Make Shalach Manos
Have a small meal
Make a big party
What can one do if he forgot Al Hanisim?
In Betching- Say “הרחמן הוא יעשה לנו ניסים ונפלאות כשם שעשית לאבותינו בימים ההם בזמן הזה” before the Harachamans.
In Betching- Say “הרחמן הוא יעשה לנו ניסים ונפלאות כשם שעשית לאבותינו בימים ההם בזמן הזה” before הרחמן הוא יזכנו
In Shmoneh Esrei- Say “הרחמן הוא יעשה לנו ניסים ונפלאות כשם שעשית לאבותינו בימים ההם בזמן הזה” before שים שלום
In Shmoneh Esrei- Say “הרחמן הוא יעשה לנו ניסים ונפלאות כשם שעשית לאבותינו בימים ההם בזמן הזה” before יהיו לרצון
In Al Hamichya- Imediately following Al Hamichya, say “הרחמן הוא יעשה לנו ניסים ונפלאות כשם שעשית לאבותינו בימים ההם בזמן הזה”
What is different about Tzedakah on Purim than the rest of the year?
Rest of the year, you never need to give
Rest of the year, you just need to give a quarter
Rest of the year, you can check into the poor person before giving him
On Purim, give as much as you can.
On Purim, give even if you're not 100% certain he is poor
What is the difference between Purim and Chanukah? Why is that so?
Purim is physical and Chanukah is spiritual
Purim is spiritual and Chanukah is physical
Purim our lives were at stake, while Chanukah our religion was
Purim was a spiritual saving while Chanukah was a physical one.
Purim just needs to be different
Why do we have wine during the Purim Seudah?
It tastes good with the meat.
It is appropriate to have wine at happy occasions.
Haman would have killed us all, and then no one would be around to make Kiddush on Shabbos.
The salvation had a lot to do with wine.
יין and המן are only 35 off in Gematria which is בלג, to show that Hashem posted a Blog about Haman that he died.
Why should on eat his Seuda this year before Chatzos?
So that he will have an appetite for his Shabbos meal.
So that there is less of a concern that he will be Michalel Shabbos by preparing for the Seuda too close to Shabbos.
Its compared to the Korban Pesach.
So that you don't have a problem with when to Daven Mincha.
What is the absolute latest time to start your Purim meal?
With enough time to have the main before Shkia.
With enough time to wash before Shkia.
With enough time to have the main before Plag.
With enough time to wash before Shkia.
Why would we allow such a late meal on Erev Shabbos?
Its a Seudas Mitzvah.
Purim is more important than Shabbos.
We need to do the Mitzvah that is once a year.
We want to make the Shabbos meal extra nice.
