Ta’anit Bechorot 903 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4663
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4663 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 900 | 14 Nisan 4660 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 901 | 14 Nisan 4661 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 902 | 14 Nisan 4662 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 903 | 14 Nisan 4663 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 904 | 14 Nisan 4664 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 905 | 14 Nisan 4665 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 906 | 14 Nisan 4666 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 907 | 14 Nisan 4667 |
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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