Ta’anit Bechorot 343 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4103
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4103 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 340 | 14 Nisan 4100 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 341 | 14 Nisan 4101 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 342 | 14 Nisan 4102 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 343 | 12 Nisan 4103 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 344 | 14 Nisan 4104 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 345 | 14 Nisan 4105 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 346 | 14 Nisan 4106 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 347 | 12 Nisan 4107 |
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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