Ta’anit Bechorot 113 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 3873
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 3873 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 110 | 14 Nisan 3870 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 111 | 14 Nisan 3871 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 112 | 14 Nisan 3872 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 113 | 14 Nisan 3873 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 114 | 14 Nisan 3874 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 115 | 14 Nisan 3875 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 116 | 14 Nisan 3876 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 117 | 14 Nisan 3877 |
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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