Ta’anit Bechorot 8643 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12403
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12403 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 8640 | 14 Nisan 12400 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8641 | 14 Nisan 12401 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8642 | 14 Nisan 12402 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8643 | 14 Nisan 12403 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8644 | 14 Nisan 12404 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8645 | 14 Nisan 12405 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8646 | 14 Nisan 12406 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8647 | 14 Nisan 12407 |
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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