[etni] Educational and Fun Resources for Purim
- From: "Jacob Richman" <jrichman@xxxxxxxx>
- To: etni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 09 Feb 2014 13:17:06 +0200
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 15, 2014.
(In Jerusalem it starts Sunday night March 16)
The following resources will help you appreciate and
enjoy the holiday.
English Hebrew Purim vocabulary study sheets.
http://www.english-hebrew-dictionary.com/purim-1.htm
The Jewish Trivia Quiz
http://www.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
Flash quiz. There are two levels of questions, two timer settings.
Both kids and adults will find it enjoyable.
Free Purim Clipart
http://www.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.
My Hebrew Songbook - Purim Songs
http://www.my-hebrew-songbook.com
Enter the songbook and choose the category Purim.
You can view any song online or create printed song sheets
with several songs together for a sing along. All Hebrew is
graphic so you do not need Hebrew support to view or print
the songs. All songs include Hebrew nikud (vowels).
Purim Humor Files
http://www.jr.co.il/humor/purim.htm
Worth printing several to entertain your guests at the
Purim Seudah (festive meal).
My Jewish Coloring Book - Purim
http://www.my-jewish-games.com
Kids love to color, need I say more.
Purim Videos on YouTube
http://www.jr.co.il/videos/purim-videos.htm
182 videos ranging from Purim Speils to funny gags.
To learn more about Purim, I posted on my website
74 site links, ranging from from laws and customs to games and
recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, Russian,
Spanish, French, Portuguese and German.
All 74 links have been reviewed / checked.
The web address is:
http://www.jr.co.il/hotsites/purim.htm
Feedback is welcome.
Please forward this message to relatives and friends,
so they may benefit from these holiday resources. Thank you!
Enjoy!
Shavua Tov - Have a Good Week!
Jacob
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