Ta’anit Bechorot 9323 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13083
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13083 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 9320 | 14 Nisan 13080 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9321 | 14 Nisan 13081 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9322 | 14 Nisan 13082 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9323 | 12 Nisan 13083 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9324 | 14 Nisan 13084 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9325 | 14 Nisan 13085 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9326 | 14 Nisan 13086 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9327 | 14 Nisan 13087 |
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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