Ta’anit Bechorot 3293 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7053
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7053 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 3290 | 14 Nisan 7050 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3291 | 14 Nisan 7051 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3292 | 14 Nisan 7052 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3293 | 14 Nisan 7053 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3294 | 14 Nisan 7054 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3295 | 14 Nisan 7055 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3296 | 14 Nisan 7056 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3297 | 14 Nisan 7057 |
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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