Ta’anit Bechorot 573 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4333
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4333 occurred 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 570 | 12 Nisan 4330 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 571 | 14 Nisan 4331 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 572 | 14 Nisan 4332 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 573 | 14 Nisan 4333 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 574 | 14 Nisan 4334 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 575 | 14 Nisan 4335 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 576 | 14 Nisan 4336 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 577 | 14 Nisan 4337 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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