Ta’anit Bechorot 9013 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12773
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12773 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 9010 | 14 Nisan 12770 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9011 | 14 Nisan 12771 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9012 | 14 Nisan 12772 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9013 | 14 Nisan 12773 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9014 | 14 Nisan 12774 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9015 | 14 Nisan 12775 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9016 | 14 Nisan 12776 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9017 | 14 Nisan 12777 |
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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