Ta’anit Bechorot 1063 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4823
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4823 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 1060 | 12 Nisan 4820 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1061 | 14 Nisan 4821 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1062 | 14 Nisan 4822 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1063 | 14 Nisan 4823 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1064 | 12 Nisan 4824 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1065 | 14 Nisan 4825 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1066 | 14 Nisan 4826 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1067 | 14 Nisan 4827 |
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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