Ta’anit Bechorot 8613 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12373
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12373 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 8610 | 14 Nisan 12370 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8611 | 14 Nisan 12371 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8612 | 14 Nisan 12372 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8613 | 14 Nisan 12373 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8614 | 14 Nisan 12374 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8615 | 14 Nisan 12375 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8616 | 14 Nisan 12376 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8617 | 14 Nisan 12377 |
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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