Ta’anit Bechorot 6103 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9863
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9863 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 6100 | 14 Nisan 9860 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6101 | 14 Nisan 9861 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6102 | 14 Nisan 9862 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6103 | 14 Nisan 9863 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6104 | 14 Nisan 9864 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6105 | 12 Nisan 9865 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6106 | 14 Nisan 9866 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6107 | 14 Nisan 9867 |
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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