Ta’anit Bechorot 633 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4393
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4393 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 630 | 14 Nisan 4390 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 631 | 14 Nisan 4391 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 632 | 14 Nisan 4392 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 633 | 14 Nisan 4393 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 634 | 12 Nisan 4394 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 635 | 14 Nisan 4395 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 636 | 14 Nisan 4396 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 637 | 14 Nisan 4397 |
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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