Ta’anit Bechorot 2973 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6733
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6733 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 2970 | 14 Nisan 6730 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2971 | 14 Nisan 6731 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2972 | 14 Nisan 6732 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2973 | 14 Nisan 6733 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2974 | 14 Nisan 6734 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2975 | 14 Nisan 6735 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2976 | 14 Nisan 6736 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2977 | 14 Nisan 6737 |
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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