Ta’anit Bechorot 603 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4363
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4363 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 600 | 14 Nisan 4360 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 601 | 14 Nisan 4361 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 602 | 14 Nisan 4362 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 603 | 14 Nisan 4363 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 604 | 14 Nisan 4364 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 605 | 14 Nisan 4365 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 606 | 14 Nisan 4366 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 607 | 14 Nisan 4367 |
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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