Ta’anit Bechorot 1733 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5493
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5493 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 1730 | 12 Nisan 5490 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1731 | 14 Nisan 5491 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1732 | 14 Nisan 5492 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1733 | 14 Nisan 5493 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1734 | 12 Nisan 5494 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1735 | 14 Nisan 5495 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1736 | 14 Nisan 5496 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1737 | 14 Nisan 5497 |
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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