Ta’anit Bechorot 8503 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12263
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12263 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 8500 | 12 Nisan 12260 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8501 | 14 Nisan 12261 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8502 | 14 Nisan 12262 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8503 | 14 Nisan 12263 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8504 | 12 Nisan 12264 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8505 | 14 Nisan 12265 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8506 | 14 Nisan 12266 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8507 | 14 Nisan 12267 |
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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