Ta’anit Bechorot 3773 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7533
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7533 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 3770 | 14 Nisan 7530 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3771 | 14 Nisan 7531 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3772 | 14 Nisan 7532 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3773 | 14 Nisan 7533 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3774 | 14 Nisan 7534 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3775 | 14 Nisan 7535 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3776 | 14 Nisan 7536 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3777 | 12 Nisan 7537 |
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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