Ta’anit Bechorot 7383 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11143
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11143 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 7380 | 14 Nisan 11140 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7381 | 14 Nisan 11141 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7382 | 14 Nisan 11142 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7383 | 14 Nisan 11143 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7384 | 14 Nisan 11144 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7385 | 14 Nisan 11145 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7386 | 14 Nisan 11146 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7387 | 12 Nisan 11147 |
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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