Ta’anit Bechorot 5323 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9083
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9083 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 5320 | 14 Nisan 9080 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5321 | 14 Nisan 9081 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5322 | 14 Nisan 9082 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5323 | 14 Nisan 9083 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5324 | 14 Nisan 9084 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5325 | 14 Nisan 9085 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5326 | 14 Nisan 9086 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5327 | 14 Nisan 9087 |
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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