Ta’anit Bechorot 6183 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9943
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9943 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 6180 | 14 Nisan 9940 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6181 | 14 Nisan 9941 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6182 | 14 Nisan 9942 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6183 | 12 Nisan 9943 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6184 | 14 Nisan 9944 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6185 | 14 Nisan 9945 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6186 | 14 Nisan 9946 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6187 | 14 Nisan 9947 |
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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