Ta’anit Bechorot 9245 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13005
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13005 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 9242 | 14 Nisan 13002 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9243 | 14 Nisan 13003 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9244 | 14 Nisan 13004 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9245 | 12 Nisan 13005 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9246 | 14 Nisan 13006 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9247 | 14 Nisan 13007 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9248 | 14 Nisan 13008 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9249 | 14 Nisan 13009 |
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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