Ta’anit Bechorot 6113 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9873
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9873 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 6110 | 14 Nisan 9870 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6111 | 14 Nisan 9871 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6112 | 12 Nisan 9872 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6113 | 14 Nisan 9873 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6114 | 14 Nisan 9874 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6115 | 14 Nisan 9875 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6116 | 14 Nisan 9876 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6117 | 14 Nisan 9877 |
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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