Ta’anit Bechorot 5103 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8863
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8863 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 5100 | 14 Nisan 8860 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5101 | 14 Nisan 8861 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5102 | 14 Nisan 8862 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5103 | 14 Nisan 8863 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5104 | 14 Nisan 8864 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5105 | 14 Nisan 8865 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5106 | 14 Nisan 8866 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5107 | 14 Nisan 8867 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
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