Ta’anit Bechorot 163 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 3923
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 3923 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 160 | 14 Nisan 3920 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 161 | 14 Nisan 3921 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 162 | 14 Nisan 3922 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 163 | 14 Nisan 3923 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 164 | 14 Nisan 3924 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 165 | 14 Nisan 3925 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 166 | 14 Nisan 3926 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 167 | 12 Nisan 3927 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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