Ta’anit Bechorot 5423 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9183
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9183 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 5420 | 14 Nisan 9180 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5421 | 14 Nisan 9181 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5422 | 14 Nisan 9182 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5423 | 14 Nisan 9183 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5424 | 14 Nisan 9184 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5425 | 14 Nisan 9185 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5426 | 14 Nisan 9186 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5427 | 14 Nisan 9187 |
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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