Ta’anit Bechorot 6083 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9843
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9843 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 6080 | 14 Nisan 9840 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6081 | 12 Nisan 9841 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6082 | 14 Nisan 9842 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6083 | 14 Nisan 9843 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6084 | 14 Nisan 9844 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6085 | 12 Nisan 9845 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6086 | 14 Nisan 9846 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6087 | 14 Nisan 9847 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
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