Ta’anit Bechorot 4413 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8173
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8173 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 4410 | 14 Nisan 8170 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4411 | 14 Nisan 8171 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4412 | 14 Nisan 8172 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4413 | 14 Nisan 8173 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4414 | 14 Nisan 8174 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4415 | 14 Nisan 8175 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4416 | 14 Nisan 8176 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4417 | 14 Nisan 8177 |
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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