Ta’anit Bechorot 743 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4503
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4503 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 740 | 14 Nisan 4500 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 741 | 14 Nisan 4501 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 742 | 14 Nisan 4502 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 743 | 12 Nisan 4503 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 744 | 14 Nisan 4504 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 745 | 14 Nisan 4505 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 746 | 12 Nisan 4506 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 747 | 14 Nisan 4507 |
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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