Ta’anit Bechorot 9073 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12833
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12833 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 9070 | 14 Nisan 12830 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9071 | 14 Nisan 12831 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9072 | 12 Nisan 12832 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9073 | 14 Nisan 12833 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9074 | 14 Nisan 12834 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9075 | 14 Nisan 12835 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9076 | 12 Nisan 12836 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9077 | 14 Nisan 12837 |
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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