Venue: Young Israel of Forest Hills Young Israel of Forest Hills

Machshava:

Purim 

Holidays:

Taanit Esther 

Collections: Rabbi Schachter: Purim

Description

What is the nature of the requirement to fast on Taanis Esther versus the other minor fast days? Who is not required to fast on these days? How much money should be given to the poor on theses days? Who started the tradition of giving a half shekel on Taanis Esther? What is the value of a shekel today? Is Taanis Esther a joyous fast? Should one recite shehechiyanu on Purim, even without fulfilling any of the mitzvos? Which reading of the megilah is primary- the night or the day?can one ever recite hallel during the nighttime? How are the names of the children of Haman written in the megilah? Does one need to stand during the reading of the megilah or during the recitation of it's brachos? Which mitzvos are fulfilled while standing?