Ta’anit Bechorot 5553 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9313
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9313 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 5550 | 14 Nisan 9310 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5551 | 14 Nisan 9311 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5552 | 14 Nisan 9312 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5553 | 14 Nisan 9313 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5554 | 14 Nisan 9314 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5555 | 14 Nisan 9315 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5556 | 14 Nisan 9316 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5557 | 12 Nisan 9317 |
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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