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Thursday, May 14, 2009

Divar from Rabbi Guy Dvir - Pesah 5769

Taanit Bchorot (fast of firstborn) occurs this Wednesday April 8th.It is our scared custom that every firstborn male must fast on the eve of Pesach. This is to commemorate the redemption of the firstborn Jewish males from the plague of the firstborns in Egypt. However, because the obligation to fast is a custom, not a Torah law, it can be nullified by participating in a Sium Masechet, a celebration of the completion of a book of Mishna or Gemara. This celebration includes a public summarization by the person, of the section he is completing. A special Kaddish is then said, and a festive meal is provided. According to some opinions, firstborn women should fast as well, and therefore are welcome to come participate in the Sium.
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