Ta’anit Bechorot 5953 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9713
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9713 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 5950 | 14 Nisan 9710 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5951 | 14 Nisan 9711 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5952 | 14 Nisan 9712 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5953 | 14 Nisan 9713 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5954 | 14 Nisan 9714 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5955 | 14 Nisan 9715 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5956 | 12 Nisan 9716 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5957 | 14 Nisan 9717 |
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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