Ta’anit Bechorot 9475 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13235
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13235 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 9472 | 12 Nisan 13232 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9473 | 14 Nisan 13233 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9474 | 14 Nisan 13234 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9475 | 12 Nisan 13235 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9476 | 14 Nisan 13236 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9477 | 14 Nisan 13237 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9478 | 14 Nisan 13238 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9479 | 14 Nisan 13239 |
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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