Ta’anit Bechorot 4943 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8703
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8703 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 4940 | 14 Nisan 8700 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4941 | 12 Nisan 8701 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4942 | 14 Nisan 8702 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4943 | 14 Nisan 8703 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4944 | 14 Nisan 8704 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4945 | 12 Nisan 8705 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4946 | 14 Nisan 8706 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4947 | 14 Nisan 8707 |
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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