Ta’anit Bechorot 2713 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6473
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6473 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 2710 | 14 Nisan 6470 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2711 | 14 Nisan 6471 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2712 | 14 Nisan 6472 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2713 | 14 Nisan 6473 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2714 | 14 Nisan 6474 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2715 | 12 Nisan 6475 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2716 | 14 Nisan 6476 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2717 | 14 Nisan 6477 |
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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