Yeshivish glossary term
Taanis Esther
תענית אסתר
Meaning
- Fast of Esther
- public fast associated with Purim
Alternate spellings
Taanit Esther, Fast of Esther
Usage and context
Normally observed on the thirteenth of Adar, with calendar adjustments when necessary.
- Category
- fast day
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
Taanis Esther is before Purim.
Plain-English example
The Fast of Esther is observed shortly before Purim.