Ta’anit Bechorot 4463 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8223
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8223 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 4460 | 14 Nisan 8220 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4461 | 14 Nisan 8221 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4462 | 14 Nisan 8222 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4463 | 14 Nisan 8223 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4464 | 14 Nisan 8224 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4465 | 14 Nisan 8225 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4466 | 14 Nisan 8226 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4467 | 14 Nisan 8227 |
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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