Torah Rocket • Part 7v6.4.19 OFFICIAL QUESTIONS
Purim
Date, Megillah, Shushan Purim, Purim mitzvot, Mishloach Manot, Seudah and Parshat Zachor.
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Official questions
1. On which day of the Jewish calendar do we celebrate Purim?
Your study note: 14 Adar. In a leap year, the note distinguishes Purim Katan in the first Adar and the main Purim in the second Adar.
2. What is the meaning of the word Purim?
Your study note: “Lot.”
3. What does Purim commemorate and why do we celebrate it?
Your study note: Salvation from death; the note says the celebration was decreed by the Chachamim.
4. When do we read Megillat Esther?
Your study note: At night and during the day on 14 Adar.
5. When is Shushan Purim?
Your study note: 15 Adar.
6. Name four mitzvot we are to perform on Purim.
Your study note: The supplied comment lists 5 items: hear the Megillah twice; drink/be happy; have a special Purim meal; Mishloach Manot — at least two food items to one person; Matanot LaEvyonim — gifts/tzedakah to two poor people.
7. How many items are given in a Mishloach Manot gift?
Your study note: One package containing two items.
8. What is Seudat Purim?
Your study note: The festive Purim meal, usually held in the afternoon according to the note.
9. What is Parshat Zachor and what mitzvah does it fulfill?
Your study note: Special Torah reading before Purim reminding us about Amalek; the mitzvah is to remember the command concerning Amalek.