Ta’anit Bechorot 2403 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6163
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6163 occurs at dawn 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 2400 | 14 Nisan 6160 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2401 | 14 Nisan 6161 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2402 | 14 Nisan 6162 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2403 | 14 Nisan 6163 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2404 | 12 Nisan 6164 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2405 | 14 Nisan 6165 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2406 | 14 Nisan 6166 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2407 | 14 Nisan 6167 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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