Ta’anit Bechorot 9163 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12923
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12923 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 9160 | 14 Nisan 12920 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9161 | 14 Nisan 12921 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9162 | 14 Nisan 12922 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9163 | 14 Nisan 12923 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9164 | 14 Nisan 12924 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9165 | 14 Nisan 12925 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9166 | 14 Nisan 12926 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9167 | 12 Nisan 12927 |
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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