Ta’anit Bechorot 5823 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9583
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9583 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 5820 | 14 Nisan 9580 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5821 | 14 Nisan 9581 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5822 | 14 Nisan 9582 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5823 | 14 Nisan 9583 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5824 | 14 Nisan 9584 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5825 | 14 Nisan 9585 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5826 | 14 Nisan 9586 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5827 | 14 Nisan 9587 |
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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