Ta’anit Bechorot 5863 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9623
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9623 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 5860 | 14 Nisan 9620 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5861 | 14 Nisan 9621 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5862 | 12 Nisan 9622 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5863 | 14 Nisan 9623 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5864 | 14 Nisan 9624 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5865 | 12 Nisan 9625 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5866 | 14 Nisan 9626 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5867 | 14 Nisan 9627 |
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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