Ta’anit Bechorot 3583 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7343
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7343 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 3580 | 14 Nisan 7340 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3581 | 12 Nisan 7341 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3582 | 14 Nisan 7342 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3583 | 14 Nisan 7343 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3584 | 12 Nisan 7344 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3585 | 14 Nisan 7345 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3586 | 14 Nisan 7346 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3587 | 14 Nisan 7347 |
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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