Ta’anit Bechorot 8163 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11923
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11923 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 8160 | 14 Nisan 11920 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8161 | 14 Nisan 11921 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8162 | 14 Nisan 11922 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8163 | 14 Nisan 11923 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8164 | 14 Nisan 11924 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8165 | 14 Nisan 11925 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8166 | 14 Nisan 11926 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8167 | 14 Nisan 11927 |
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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