Fast of Esther 18 articles

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The Fast of Esther, usually observed on the day before Purim, commemorates the fast observed by the Jews on the day they went out to war against Haman and those who wanted to destroy them. This was always the practice when the Jews were faced by war. It also commemorates the 3-day fast Esther requested that the Jews observe before she went to the King to beg him for mercy

The Origins of Taanit Esther
The Origins of Taanit Esther
Delivered 12 Adar 5785 / March 12, 2025
Mar 13, 2025
By Rabbi Anthony Manning
The Mystical Power of Taanis Esther
The Mystical Power of Taanis Esther
Shiur provided courtesy of Torah Anytime
Mar 12, 2025
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
The History and Meaning of Taanit Esther
The History and Meaning of Taanit Esther
Delivered 11 Adar 5785 / March 11, 2025
Mar 11, 2025
By Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz
Purim: The Ultimate Irony – Coming Close to Hashem Through Sin
Purim: The Ultimate Irony – Coming Close to Hashem...
Shiur provided courtesy of Torah Anytime
Mar 21, 2024
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
The Awesome Power of Taanis Esther
The Awesome Power of Taanis Esther
Revealed by Kav HaYashar Shiur provided courtesy of Torah Anytime
Mar 21, 2024
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
If Taanis Esther Falls on Shabbos
If Taanis Esther Falls on Shabbos
The Amazing Lomdus of The Machlokes Rambam & Chachmei Provencia and the Astounding Practice of Rav Chaim Brisker Shiur provided courtesy of Torah Anytime
Mar 21, 2024
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
Taanit Esther: Insights from OU Nach Yomi Educator Leah Feinberg
Taanit Esther: Insights from OU Nach Yomi Educator Leah...
In anticipation of Taanit Esther, we chatted with master educator Leah Feinberg who taught Megillat Esther in the first cycle of the OU Women’s Initiative Torat Imecha Nach Yomi. In Part...
Mar 6, 2024
By OU Staff
Taanit Esther and Zecher LeMachatzit HaShekel – Halacha According to the Sephardic Practice
Taanit Esther and Zecher LeMachatzit HaShekel – Halacha According...
Taanit Esther Reason for the fast The Fast of Esther is observed on the thirteenth of Adar. This fast commemorates the fast that Mordechai decreed for Bnei Yisrael so that they...
Feb 16, 2024
By Rabbi Yonatan Nacson
The Kav Hayashar Reveals the Mystical Power of Ta’anis Esther
The Kav Hayashar Reveals the Mystical Power of Ta’anis...
Shiur provided courtesy of Torah Anytime
Mar 6, 2023
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
The Maharil’s Mysterious Practice on Taanis Esther
The Maharil’s Mysterious Practice on Taanis Esther
Uncovered by the Klausenberger Rebbe To receive source sheets for any of Rabbi Glatstein’s shiurim, please email rabbiglatsteinsourcesheets@gmail.com Shiur provided courtesy of Torah Anytime 
Mar 16, 2022
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein

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