Monday, February 26, 2024

Educational and Fun Resources for Purim



 Hi Everyone!

 

Purim, the fun-filled Jewish holiday, falls on the

14th of the Hebrew month of Adar. This year Purim

begins Saturday night March 23, 2024.

In Jerusalem it begins on Sunday night.

 

The following resources will help you appreciate and 

enjoy the holiday.

 

The Jewish Trivia Quiz

https://jewish-trivia.com

 

Purim Trivia

Why do people eat poppy seeds on Purim ? 

From what tribe was Mordecai ? 

Why was Haman angry at Mordechai ? 

Who was queen of Persia before Esther ? 

Esther had another name, what was it ? 

How many times is Haman's name mentioned in the megillah ? 

What did the king do when he couldn't sleep ? 

What does the word "Esther" mean ? 

How many advisors did king Achashverosh have ? 

 

The above questions are examples from the multiple choice 

quiz. There are two levels of questions, two timer settings.

Both kids and adults will find it enjoyable.

 

English Hebrew Purim vocabulary study sheets. 

https://english-hebrew-dictionary.com/purim-1.htm

 

Free Purim Clipart 

https://jewish-clipart.com/

 

Whether you need a picture to attach to your "Mishloach Manot",

a picture for your child's class project, a graphic for your 

synagogue, Hillel or JCC Purim announcement, the Jewish Clipart 

Database has the pictures for you. 

You can copy, save and print the graphics in three different sizes. 

 

Purim Stickers for Whatsapp

https://jr.co.il/stickers


Purim Stickers for Telegram

https://t.me/addstickers/Jholidays


Purim Humor Files - Purim Shpiel / Plays and funny stuff

https://jr.co.il/humor/purim.htm

Worth printing several to entertain your guests at the 

Purim Seudah - festive meal.

 

Purim Videos on YouTube

https://jr.co.il/videos/purim-videos.htm

Over 670 videos ranging from Purim Shpiels to funny gags.

New videos will be added as be get closer to Purim.

 

My Playlist of Purim Songs on Spotify

http://bit.ly/spotify-jrichman-purim


Purim Photo Gallery

https://jr.co.il/hotsites/purim-photos.htm


Purim Coloring Pages:

https://jr.co.il/hotsites/purim.htm#coloringpages


Megilat Esther - Online and PDF - English and Hebrew Versions

https://jr.co.il/hotsites/purim.htm#megilatesther


Purim Hebrew song pages.

including Hebrew videos, Hebrew lyrics,

English translations and English transliterations

https://jr.co.il/hotsites/purim.htm#songs


To learn more about Purim, I posted on my website 

94 site links, ranging from from laws and customs to games and 

recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, Russian, 

Spanish, French, Portuguese, German and Italian.

The address is:

https://jr.co.il/hotsites/purim.htm

All the links in this message are included on the hotsites page.

 

Feedback is welcome.


Enjoy!

Please share. Thank you!


Please continue to pray for and support Israel.

https://jr.co.il/prayers/


May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery.

May the hostages be freed now.

May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces

and all of Am Yisrael.


Have a good day

and an early Happy Purim!


Jacob Richman

jrichman@jr.co.il



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