Ta’anit Bechorot 2903 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6663
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6663 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 2900 | 14 Nisan 6660 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2901 | 14 Nisan 6661 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2902 | 14 Nisan 6662 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2903 | 14 Nisan 6663 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2904 | 14 Nisan 6664 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2905 | 14 Nisan 6665 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2906 | 14 Nisan 6666 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2907 | 14 Nisan 6667 |
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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