Ta’anit Bechorot 4113 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7873
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7873 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 4110 | 14 Nisan 7870 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4111 | 14 Nisan 7871 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4112 | 14 Nisan 7872 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4113 | 14 Nisan 7873 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4114 | 14 Nisan 7874 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4115 | 14 Nisan 7875 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4116 | 14 Nisan 7876 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4117 | 14 Nisan 7877 |
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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