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'''Taanit Bechorot''' | '''Fast of the Firstborns -Taanit Bechorot''' is a custom from the times of the Geonim for firstborns to fast on the eve of Passover, commemorating the miracle that was performed for them on that night when the firstborns of Israel were saved, while all the Egyptian firstborns were killed that night during the plague of the firstborns. | ||
== Those Obligated to Fast == | == Those Obligated to Fast == | ||
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== With Our Rebbeim == | == With Our Rebbeim == | ||
The Rebbe Rayatz | The Rebbe Rayatz used to complete the fast and not fulfill his obligation by hearing the completion of a tractate, even though he was a doubtful firstborn. | ||
The Rebbe Rashab | The Rebbe Rashab used to complete a tractate on the eve of Passover, even though he was not a firstborn. | ||
Regarding the Rebbe's | Regarding the Rebbe's custom, there are differences of opinion [clarification needed]. | ||
== Change in the Time of the Fast == | == Change in the Time of the Fast == | ||