Ta’anit Bechorot 9043 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12803
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12803 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 9040 | 14 Nisan 12800 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9041 | 14 Nisan 12801 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9042 | 14 Nisan 12802 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9043 | 14 Nisan 12803 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9044 | 14 Nisan 12804 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9045 | 12 Nisan 12805 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9046 | 14 Nisan 12806 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9047 | 14 Nisan 12807 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
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