Venue: Cong. Rinat Yisrael (Teaneck, NJ) Cong. Rinat Yisrael (Teaneck, NJ)

Halacha:

Purim 

Machshava:

Purim 

Holidays:

Taaniot (fasts),  Taanit Esther 

Collections: Taanis Esther

References: Taanit: 18A ,  Taanit: 18B ,  Megilla: 2A  

Description

What is the source for fasting on Taanis Ester? Are we even permitted to fast then? What is the nature of the fast - the same as other fasts, or distinct? This Shiur traces the history and Lomdus of this unusual fast day.