Starter quiz
- Purim is ...
- a festival to mark the beginning of the Jewish New Year.
- a festival that commemorates the saving of the ancient Jewish community. ✓
- a ram’s horn that is blown like a trumpet.
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- The qualities and characteristics of a person or group is ...
- identity ✓
- acceptance
- belonging
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- Challah is ...
- a sweet bread baked in a circular shape ✓
- a huge event with lots of fireworks and street parties
- a traditional greeting
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- What foods are eaten to symbolise a sweet new year?
- apples ✓
- bananas
- potatoes
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- Rosh Hashanah is celebrated ...
- in the same way
- in lots of different ways ✓
- on the same day
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- At Rosh Hashanah Jews may use the Hebrew greeting ...
- Shabbat Shalom
- Shana Tovah ✓
- Chag Sameach
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Exit quiz
- What is mitzvah?
- a good deed ✓
- a promise
- a warning
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- When the story of Esther is read at the synagogue, which part is the loudest?
- when the king marries Esther
- when Haman's name is mentioned ✓
- when Mordecai would not bow before Haman
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- The festival of Purim reminds Jews of ...
- the beginning of the Jewish New Year.
- the Day of Atonement.
- God's power to save them and overcome evil. ✓
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- When are triangular pastries (hamantaschen) eaten?
- Rosh Hashanah
- Purim ✓
- Yom Kippur
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- During Purim the story of Esther is read at the synagogue.
- There are different local customs connected to Purim such as acting out the story and wearing fancy dress.
- Special foods are eaten including symbolic pastries.
- The festival reminds Jews of God's power to save them and overcome evil.
- It is traditional to give to charity and to give gifts of food.
Common misconception
All festivals are solemn.
In this festival, Jewish children act, shout, eat and dress up.
Keywords
Hamantaschen - triangular pastries
Purim - a festival that commemorates the saving of the ancient Jewish community in Persia
Mitzvah - a good deed
Charity - giving help to people in need
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