Ta’anit Bechorot 503 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4263
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4263 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 500 | 14 Nisan 4260 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 501 | 14 Nisan 4261 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 502 | 14 Nisan 4262 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 503 | 14 Nisan 4263 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 504 | 14 Nisan 4264 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 505 | 14 Nisan 4265 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 506 | 14 Nisan 4266 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 507 | 14 Nisan 4267 |
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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