The Fast of Esther This fast day was instituted in memory of Queen Esther's fast before she pleaded with the king for her people. Because of her intercession, the Jews under Persian rule were saved from the evil plot of their enemy Haman.
This fast day was instituted in memory of Queen Esther's fast before she pleaded with the king for her people. Because of her intercession, the Jews under Persian rule were saved from the evil plot of their enemy Haman.
The Department for Jewish Zionist Education The Pedagogic Center Director: Dr. Motti Friedman Web Site Manager: Esther Carciente