Ta’anit Bechorot 3493 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7253
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7253 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 3490 | 12 Nisan 7250 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3491 | 14 Nisan 7251 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3492 | 14 Nisan 7252 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3493 | 14 Nisan 7253 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3494 | 14 Nisan 7254 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3495 | 14 Nisan 7255 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3496 | 14 Nisan 7256 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3497 | 14 Nisan 7257 |
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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