Ta’anit Bechorot 4863 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8623
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8623 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 4860 | 14 Nisan 8620 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4861 | 14 Nisan 8621 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4862 | 14 Nisan 8622 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4863 | 12 Nisan 8623 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4864 | 14 Nisan 8624 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4865 | 14 Nisan 8625 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4866 | 14 Nisan 8626 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4867 | 14 Nisan 8627 |
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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