Purim Unit

Unit Goals and Objectives: At the end of this unit, students will be able to:

•    Identify at least one miracle that Hashem performed that day.

•    Describe the act which fulfills the mitzvah, and to whom, when and where the mitzvah applies.

•    Prove that the entire story of Purim was orchestrated by Hashem.

•    Detail the four special mitzvos of Purim and how they are performed.

•    Name the additional Tefillos that are recited on Purim.

•    Examine whether reading the Megillah takes precedence over a mitzvah from the Torah.

•    List some of the Minhagim of Purim including their reason.

•    Relate the circumstances in which Purim Katan is celebrated and describe how it is celebrated.

•    Explain the significance of fasting on Ta׳anis Esther.

Class Activities:

•   Click on the PowerPoint below to access the Workbook.

•   Formative Assessment: Click on the link to access the worksheet. 

•   Answers can be found in the PowerPoint below.