Ta’anit Bechorot 7903 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11663
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11663 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 7900 | 14 Nisan 11660 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7901 | 14 Nisan 11661 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7902 | 14 Nisan 11662 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7903 | 14 Nisan 11663 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7904 | 14 Nisan 11664 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7905 | 14 Nisan 11665 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7906 | 14 Nisan 11666 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7907 | 14 Nisan 11667 |
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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