Educational and Fun Resources for Purim

[Edtech Editor Hogan]

From: Jacob Richman [mailto:jric...@jr.co.il]

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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