Ta’anit Bechorot 2963 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6723
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6723 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 2960 | 14 Nisan 6720 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2961 | 14 Nisan 6721 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2962 | 12 Nisan 6722 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2963 | 14 Nisan 6723 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2964 | 14 Nisan 6724 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2965 | 12 Nisan 6725 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2966 | 14 Nisan 6726 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2967 | 14 Nisan 6727 |
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
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