Queen Esther's Story of Purim

Captivate your students with the inspiring story of Queen Esther and her courageous stand against persecution, and explore the origins of the Purim festival.

Queen Esther’s Story (from the Book of Esther) is the biblical account of Esther, a brave Jewish woman who became queen and saved her people from persecution. Facing the threat of genocide at the hands of the wicked Haman, Esther risked her own life to plead with the king and expose Haman’s evil plot. Through her courage and faith, Esther triumphed over adversity, leading to the establishment of the annual Jewish festival of Purim.

The story of Queen Esther is a seminal event in Jewish history recounted in the Hebrew Bible as a testament to bravery, justice, and divine providence. Despite the dangers she faced, Esther’s actions guided by God’s plan ultimately saved her people from destruction.

A variety of engaging comprehension activities reinforce key details and higher-order thinking skills in this

• 2 levels of multiple-choice, SAT-style quizzes (2-page and 3-page versions)
• 2 levels of story summary cloze passages
• 4 levels of written response worksheets (2 double-sided version with engaging mixed style question types, and 2 single-sided version with essential written response questions)
• 2 levels of true or false question sheets.
• 2 levels of Queen Esther Purim crosswords
• Answer sheets for all activities

Exploring this pivotal narrative develops cultural literacy about the ancestral origins and formative experiences that shaped Jewish identity, ethics, and traditions.

David and Goliath
Moses & Exodus of Egypt
Moses & The Burning Bush
Moses in the Bulrushes
Joseph and His Brothers
Story of Creation
Story of Hanukkah
Judaism Information Text