Ta’anit Bechorot 8943 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12703
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12703 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 8940 | 14 Nisan 12700 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8941 | 14 Nisan 12701 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8942 | 14 Nisan 12702 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8943 | 14 Nisan 12703 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8944 | 14 Nisan 12704 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8945 | 14 Nisan 12705 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8946 | 14 Nisan 12706 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8947 | 12 Nisan 12707 |
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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