Ta’anit Bechorot 9285 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13045
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13045 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 9282 | 14 Nisan 13042 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9283 | 14 Nisan 13043 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9284 | 14 Nisan 13044 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9285 | 14 Nisan 13045 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9286 | 14 Nisan 13046 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9287 | 14 Nisan 13047 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9288 | 14 Nisan 13048 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9289 | 14 Nisan 13049 |
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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