Ta’anit Bechorot 303 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4063
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4063 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 300 | 14 Nisan 4060 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 301 | 14 Nisan 4061 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 302 | 14 Nisan 4062 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 303 | 14 Nisan 4063 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 304 | 14 Nisan 4064 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 305 | 14 Nisan 4065 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 306 | 14 Nisan 4066 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 307 | 14 Nisan 4067 |
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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