Ta’anit Bechorot 7443 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11203
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11203 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 7440 | 14 Nisan 11200 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7441 | 12 Nisan 11201 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7442 | 14 Nisan 11202 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7443 | 14 Nisan 11203 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7444 | 14 Nisan 11204 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7445 | 12 Nisan 11205 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7446 | 14 Nisan 11206 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7447 | 14 Nisan 11207 |
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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