Ta’anit Bechorot 5093 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8853
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8853 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 5090 | 12 Nisan 8850 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5091 | 14 Nisan 8851 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5092 | 14 Nisan 8852 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5093 | 12 Nisan 8853 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5094 | 14 Nisan 8854 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5095 | 14 Nisan 8855 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5096 | 14 Nisan 8856 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5097 | 12 Nisan 8857 |
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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