Ta’anit Bechorot 3873 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7633
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7633 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 3870 | 14 Nisan 7630 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3871 | 14 Nisan 7631 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3872 | 14 Nisan 7632 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3873 | 14 Nisan 7633 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3874 | 14 Nisan 7634 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3875 | 12 Nisan 7635 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3876 | 14 Nisan 7636 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3877 | 14 Nisan 7637 |
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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