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

Gemara:

Pesachim 

Halacha:

Pesach 

Yerushalmi:

Pesachim 

References: Pesachim: 99B  

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.