Ta’anit Bechorot 103 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 3863
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 3863 occurred on .
Fast of the Firstborn (Hebrew: תענית בכורות, Ta’anit B’khorot or תענית בכורים, Ta’anit B’khorim); is a unique fast day in Judaism which usually falls on the day before Passover. Usually, the fast is broken at a siyum celebration (typically made at the conclusion of the morning services), which, according to prevailing custom, creates an atmosphere of rejoicing that overrides the requirement to continue the fast. Unlike most Jewish fast days, only firstborns are required to fast on the Fast of the Firstborn.
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Dates for Ta’anit Bechorot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ta’anit Bechorot 100 | 12 Nisan 3860 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 101 | 14 Nisan 3861 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 102 | 14 Nisan 3862 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 103 | 14 Nisan 3863 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 104 | 14 Nisan 3864 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 105 | 14 Nisan 3865 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 106 | 14 Nisan 3866 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 107 | 14 Nisan 3867 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
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