Ta’anit Bechorot 4523 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8283
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8283 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 4520 | 14 Nisan 8280 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4521 | 12 Nisan 8281 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4522 | 14 Nisan 8282 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4523 | 14 Nisan 8283 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4524 | 14 Nisan 8284 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4525 | 12 Nisan 8285 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4526 | 14 Nisan 8286 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4527 | 14 Nisan 8287 |
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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