Purim Trivia

What is the historical origin of Purim?

• Talmud

• Torah

• Book of Esther

• Quran

Which book in the Hebrew Bible tells the story of Purim?

• Genesis

• Numbers

• Leviticus

• Esther

What is the significance of the Purim holiday?

• The significance of the Purim holiday is to celebrate the deliverance of the Jewish people from a genocide planned by Haman.

• The significance of Purim is to commemorate the Jewish New Year

• Purim is a holiday to honor the Greek gods

• Purim is a festival to celebrate the harvest season

Why is the story of Esther read aloud during Purim?

• To celebrate the victory of the Greeks over the Persians

• To honor the memory of King Solomon

• To mark the beginning of the Jewish New Year

• To commemorate the events described in the Book of Esther

What are some common traditions and customs associated with Purim?

• Wearing sunglasses at night

• Planting trees

• Watching fireworks

• Building snowmen

• Reading the Book of Esther, giving to charity, exchanging gifts of food, dressing up in costumes, eating Hamantaschen, and participating in festive meals.

Why do people dress up in costumes during Purim?

• To honor the Greek gods and goddesses

• To celebrate the harvest season

• To remember a famous battle victory

• To commemorate the events in the Book of Esther and celebrate the victory while symbolizing hidden miracles.

What is the name of the triangular pastries filled with poppy seeds or fruit that are traditionally eaten on Purim?

• Hamentashen

• Fruit Triangles

• Purim Pockets

• Poppy Pies

What is the traditional Purim drink that is often consumed during the holiday festivities?

• Matzah

• Hamentashen

• Mishloach Manot

• Challah

What is the name of the noise-making instrument that is used to drown out the name of the villain Haman during the reading of the Megillah?

• tambourine

• flute

• trumpet

• gragger

What is the Hebrew term for the Purim charity given to those in need?

• Sadaqah

• Zakat

• Tzedakah LaAniyim

• Matanot LaEvyonim