Ta’anit Bechorot 8263 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12023
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12023 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 8260 | 14 Nisan 12020 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8261 | 14 Nisan 12021 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8262 | 14 Nisan 12022 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8263 | 14 Nisan 12023 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8264 | 14 Nisan 12024 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8265 | 14 Nisan 12025 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8266 | 14 Nisan 12026 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8267 | 14 Nisan 12027 |
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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