Ta’anit Bechorot 6213 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9973
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9973 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 6210 | 12 Nisan 9970 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6211 | 14 Nisan 9971 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6212 | 14 Nisan 9972 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6213 | 14 Nisan 9973 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6214 | 14 Nisan 9974 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6215 | 14 Nisan 9975 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6216 | 14 Nisan 9976 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6217 | 14 Nisan 9977 |
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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