Ta’anit Bechorot 9275 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13035
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13035 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 9272 | 12 Nisan 13032 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9273 | 14 Nisan 13033 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9274 | 14 Nisan 13034 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9275 | 14 Nisan 13035 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9276 | 14 Nisan 13036 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9277 | 14 Nisan 13037 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9278 | 14 Nisan 13038 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9279 | 14 Nisan 13039 |
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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