Ta’anit Bechorot 9303 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13063
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13063 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 9300 | 14 Nisan 13060 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9301 | 14 Nisan 13061 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9302 | 14 Nisan 13062 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9303 | 14 Nisan 13063 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9304 | 14 Nisan 13064 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9305 | 14 Nisan 13065 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9306 | 14 Nisan 13066 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9307 | 14 Nisan 13067 |
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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