Jewish Holidays
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The Origins of Taanit Esther
Fast of Esther
The Origins of Taanit Esther
By Rabbi Anthony Manning March 13, 2025
The Mystical Power of Taanis Esther
Fast of Esther
The Mystical Power of Taanis Esther
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein March 12, 2025
The History and Meaning of Taanit Esther
Fast of Esther
The History and Meaning of Taanit Esther
By Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz March 11, 2025
Purim: The Ultimate Irony – Coming Close to Hashem Through Sin
Fast of Esther
Purim: The Ultimate Irony – Coming Close to Hashem Through Sin
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein March 21, 2024
The Awesome Power of Taanis Esther
Fast of Esther
The Awesome Power of Taanis Esther
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein March 21, 2024
If Taanis Esther Falls on Shabbos
Fast of Esther
If Taanis Esther Falls on Shabbos
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein March 21, 2024
Taanit Esther: Insights from OU Nach Yomi Educator Leah Feinberg
Fast of Esther
Taanit Esther: Insights from OU Nach Yomi Educator Leah Feinberg
By OU Staff March 6, 2024
Taanit Esther and Zecher LeMachatzit HaShekel – Halacha According to the Sephardic Practice
Fast of Esther
Taanit Esther and Zecher LeMachatzit HaShekel – Halacha According to the Sephardic Practice
By Rabbi Yonatan Nacson February 16, 2024

Upcoming Holidays

Purim

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From Mount Sinai to Ancient Persia: The Link Between Shavuot and Purim
Purim
From Mount Sinai to Ancient Persia: The Link Between Shavuot and Purim
By Aviva Engel May 4, 2025
The Blessing of the Number 127
Purim
The Blessing of the Number 127
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein March 13, 2025
Shoshanat Yaakov (Part 2)
Purim
Shoshanat Yaakov (Part 2)
By Rabbi Dr. Aaron Adler March 13, 2025
Rav Kook: Purim’s Unity and Love
Purim
Rav Kook: Purim’s Unity and Love
By Rabbi Aaron Goldscheider March 13, 2025

Upcoming Holidays

  • Fast of Esther

    Begins in the morning of Mar 2, 2026

    Ends in the evening of Mar 2, 2026
  • Purim
    Begins in the evening of Mar 2, 2026
    Ends in the evening of Mar 3, 2026
  • Shushan Purim
    Begins in the evening of Mar 3, 2026
    Ends in the evening of Mar 4, 2026
  • Passover
    Begins in the evening of Apr 1, 2026
    Ends in the evening of Apr 9, 2026
  • Yom HaShoah
    Begins in the evening of Apr 13, 2026
    Ends in the evening of Apr 14, 2026
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Shushan Purim

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The Profound Connection Between Shushan Purim & The Yahrtzeit of Rav Chaim Kanievsky
Shushan Purim
The Profound Connection Between Shushan Purim & The Yahrtzeit of Rav Chaim Kanievsky
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein March 8, 2023
The Mystical Power of Continuing Purim Into Shushan Purim
Shushan Purim
The Mystical Power of Continuing Purim Into Shushan Purim
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein March 8, 2023
Ten Imponderables on Megillas Esther to Ponder Until Next Year
Shushan Purim
Ten Imponderables on Megillas Esther to Ponder Until Next Year
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein March 21, 2022
Understanding Shushan Purim
Shushan Purim
Understanding Shushan Purim
By Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer March 9, 2020

Months

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The Rav Chaim Filag’i Yahrtzeit Event – י”ז שבט
Months
The Rav Chaim Filag’i Yahrtzeit Event – י”ז שבט
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein February 5, 2026
כ”ב טבת – The Life & Times of Rav Shmuel Heller of Tzfas on His Yahrtzeit
Months
כ”ב טבת – The Life & Times of Rav Shmuel Heller of Tzfas on His Yahrtzeit
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein January 14, 2026
The Unspoken Mystery of the 9th of Teiveis – Eight Incredible Approaches
Months
The Unspoken Mystery of the 9th of Teiveis – Eight Incredible Approaches
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein December 29, 2025
Remazim on Chodesh Kisleiv!
Months
Remazim on Chodesh Kisleiv!
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein November 24, 2025

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