Ta’anit Bechorot 8563 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12323
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12323 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 8560 | 14 Nisan 12320 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8561 | 14 Nisan 12321 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8562 | 14 Nisan 12322 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8563 | 14 Nisan 12323 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8564 | 14 Nisan 12324 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8565 | 14 Nisan 12325 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8566 | 14 Nisan 12326 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8567 | 14 Nisan 12327 |
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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