Ta’anit Bechorot 7063 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10823
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10823 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 7060 | 14 Nisan 10820 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7061 | 14 Nisan 10821 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7062 | 14 Nisan 10822 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7063 | 14 Nisan 10823 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7064 | 14 Nisan 10824 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7065 | 14 Nisan 10825 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7066 | 12 Nisan 10826 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7067 | 14 Nisan 10827 |
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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