Ta’anit Bechorot 8623 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12383
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12383 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 8620 | 14 Nisan 12380 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8621 | 14 Nisan 12381 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8622 | 12 Nisan 12382 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8623 | 14 Nisan 12383 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8624 | 14 Nisan 12384 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8625 | 12 Nisan 12385 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8626 | 14 Nisan 12386 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8627 | 14 Nisan 12387 |
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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