Ta’anit Bechorot 7333 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11093
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11093 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 7330 | 14 Nisan 11090 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7331 | 14 Nisan 11091 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7332 | 14 Nisan 11092 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7333 | 12 Nisan 11093 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7334 | 14 Nisan 11094 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7335 | 14 Nisan 11095 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7336 | 14 Nisan 11096 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7337 | 14 Nisan 11097 |
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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