Fast of Esther

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Pronunciations

Fast of Esther (FAST uhv ES-tur) listen

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Definitions

Example Sentences

  • "Tomorrow is the Fast of Esther. If you're prone to dehydration, drink a lot of water tonight, it helps!" (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • English

Etymology

  • An Englsh translation of תַּעֲנִית אֶסְתֵּר ta'anit ester 'Fast of Esther'

      • Who Uses This

      • Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • The JPS Dictionary of Jewish Words, by Joyce Eisenberg and Ellen Scolnic, (Philadelphia, 2001).

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