Ta’anit Bechorot 7570 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11330
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11330 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 7567 | 12 Nisan 11327 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7568 | 14 Nisan 11328 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7569 | 14 Nisan 11329 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7570 | 14 Nisan 11330 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7571 | 14 Nisan 11331 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7572 | 14 Nisan 11332 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7573 | 14 Nisan 11333 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7574 | 14 Nisan 11334 |
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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