Ta’anit Bechorot 4853 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8613
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8613 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 4850 | 12 Nisan 8610 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4851 | 14 Nisan 8611 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4852 | 14 Nisan 8612 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4853 | 14 Nisan 8613 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4854 | 14 Nisan 8614 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4855 | 14 Nisan 8615 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4856 | 14 Nisan 8616 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4857 | 14 Nisan 8617 |
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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