Sunday, March 2, 2025

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 Thursday night - March 13, 2025.
In Jerusalem it begins on Saturday 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.
 
Learn Hebrew Words - Purim
https://jr.co.il/hebrew/purim.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 700 videos ranging from Purim Shpiels to funny gags.
For 2025, the Hebrew song "Tamid Ohev Oti" - Always Loves Me
is featured by 3 groups: Six13, The Maccabeats and TV Newscasters.
New videos will be added as we 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.

Shavua Tov!
and an early Happy Purim!
Jacob 

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