Ta’anit Esther for Hebrew Year 6649 occurs at dawn 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 2887 | 13 Adar 6647 | ||
| Ta’anit Esther 2888 | 13 Adar II 6648 | ||
| Ta’anit Esther 2889 | 13 Adar 6649 | ||
| Ta’anit Esther 2890 | 11 Adar II 6650 | ||
| Ta’anit Esther 2891 | 13 Adar 6651 | ||
| Ta’anit Esther 2892 | 13 Adar 6652 | ||
| Ta’anit Esther 2893 | 13 Adar II 6653 | ||
| Ta’anit Esther 2894 | 11 Adar 6654 |
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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