Ta’anit Bechorot 4093 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7853
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7853 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 4090 | 14 Nisan 7850 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4091 | 14 Nisan 7851 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4092 | 14 Nisan 7852 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4093 | 14 Nisan 7853 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4094 | 14 Nisan 7854 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4095 | 14 Nisan 7855 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4096 | 14 Nisan 7856 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4097 | 14 Nisan 7857 |
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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