Ta’anit Bechorot 9460 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13220
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13220 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 9457 | 14 Nisan 13217 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9458 | 14 Nisan 13218 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9459 | 14 Nisan 13219 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9460 | 14 Nisan 13220 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9461 | 12 Nisan 13221 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9462 | 14 Nisan 13222 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9463 | 14 Nisan 13223 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9464 | 14 Nisan 13224 |
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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