Ta’anit Bechorot 8843 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12603
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12603 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 8840 | 14 Nisan 12600 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8841 | 14 Nisan 12601 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8842 | 12 Nisan 12602 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8843 | 14 Nisan 12603 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8844 | 14 Nisan 12604 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8845 | 14 Nisan 12605 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8846 | 14 Nisan 12606 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8847 | 14 Nisan 12607 |
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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