Jewish Press

The Fast of Esther: International Agunah Day

This year International Agunah Day was observed on March 7th, the Jewish calendar date of Taanit Esther, the Fast of Esther. The date was determined by ICAR - The International Coalition for Agunah ...
Jewish Press

Taanit Esther: Why Fast Before The Happiest Day of the Year?

Purim’s almost here! But first, before the happiest day of the year, we’re going to spend the day… fasting. So why do we fast on this day? Is Taanit Esther just a burden we need to get through before ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Purim features a fast before the festival. It’s a ritual I need in these dark times.

(JTA) — I’m jogging in New York City’s Riverside Park, as I do a few times a week. The air is fresh and my body is happy to be moving. Like many immigrants, I still listen to Israeli radio and read ...
The Forward

National Council of Jewish Women Fast for Immigration Coincides With Fast of Esther

The National Council of Jewish Women is leading Jewish groups in a day of fasting for immigration reform to coincide with the Fast of Esther. Thursday’s fast, which will include Jewish social justice ...
Jewish Journal

Channeling Purim’s Esther, Jewish women fast for immigration reform

While many devout Jews across the United States and elsewhere observed the pre-Purim tradition of fasting on Thursday, March 13, more than 200 Jewish women and men are going without food today for a ...