Ta’anit Bechorot 1343 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5103
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5103 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 1340 | 14 Nisan 5100 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1341 | 14 Nisan 5101 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1342 | 14 Nisan 5102 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1343 | 14 Nisan 5103 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1344 | 14 Nisan 5104 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1345 | 14 Nisan 5105 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1346 | 14 Nisan 5106 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1347 | 14 Nisan 5107 |
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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