Ta’anit Bechorot 9233 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12993
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12993 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 9230 | 14 Nisan 12990 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9231 | 14 Nisan 12991 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9232 | 14 Nisan 12992 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9233 | 14 Nisan 12993 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9234 | 14 Nisan 12994 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9235 | 14 Nisan 12995 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9236 | 14 Nisan 12996 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9237 | 14 Nisan 12997 |
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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