The Controversial Fast of Ta’anis Ester: History and Lomdus

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March 18 2024
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Venue: Cong. Rinat Yisrael (Teaneck, NJ) Cong. Rinat Yisrael (Teaneck, NJ)

Halacha:
Purim 
Machshava:
Purim 

Collections: Taanis Esther

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

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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.

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