Ta’anit Bechorot 1373 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5133
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5133 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 1370 | 14 Nisan 5130 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1371 | 14 Nisan 5131 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1372 | 14 Nisan 5132 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1373 | 14 Nisan 5133 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1374 | 14 Nisan 5134 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1375 | 12 Nisan 5135 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1376 | 14 Nisan 5136 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1377 | 14 Nisan 5137 |
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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