Ta’anit Bechorot 4793 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8553
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8553 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 4790 | 14 Nisan 8550 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4791 | 14 Nisan 8551 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4792 | 12 Nisan 8552 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4793 | 14 Nisan 8553 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4794 | 14 Nisan 8554 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4795 | 14 Nisan 8555 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4796 | 12 Nisan 8556 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4797 | 14 Nisan 8557 |
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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