Ta’anit Esther for Hebrew Year 5612 occurred on .
The Fast of Esther (Ta’anit Ester, Hebrew: תַּעֲנִית אֶסְתֵּר) is a Jewish fast observed from dawn until dusk on the 13th of Adar, the eve of Purim. The fast is traditionally linked to the three-day fast that Queen Esther asked the Jewish people to undertake before she approached King Ahasuerus. Unlike major fast days, the Fast of Esther is considered a custom rather than a biblically ordained observance. If the date falls on Shabbat, the fast is observed on the preceding Thursday.
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| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ta’anit Esther 1850 | 13 Adar 5610 | ||
| Ta’anit Esther 1851 | 13 Adar II 5611 | ||
| Ta’anit Esther 1852 | 13 Adar 5612 | ||
| Ta’anit Esther 1853 | 13 Adar II 5613 | ||
| Ta’anit Esther 1854 | 13 Adar 5614 | ||
| Ta’anit Esther 1855 | 11 Adar 5615 | ||
| Ta’anit Esther 1856 | 13 Adar II 5616 | ||
| Ta’anit Esther 1857 | 13 Adar 5617 |
Torah Portion: Exodus 32:11-14, 34:1-10
Torah Portion: Exodus 32:11-14, 34:1-10
Haftarah: Isaiah 55:6-56:8 · 16 p’sukim
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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