Ta’anit Bechorot 1393 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5153
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5153 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 1390 | 14 Nisan 5150 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1391 | 14 Nisan 5151 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1392 | 14 Nisan 5152 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1393 | 14 Nisan 5153 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1394 | 14 Nisan 5154 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1395 | 14 Nisan 5155 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1396 | 14 Nisan 5156 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1397 | 14 Nisan 5157 |
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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