Ta’anit Bechorot 1663 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5423
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5423 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 1660 | 14 Nisan 5420 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1661 | 14 Nisan 5421 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1662 | 14 Nisan 5422 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1663 | 12 Nisan 5423 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1664 | 14 Nisan 5424 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1665 | 14 Nisan 5425 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1666 | 14 Nisan 5426 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1667 | 14 Nisan 5427 |
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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