Ta’anit Bechorot 9503 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13263
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13263 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 9500 | 14 Nisan 13260 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9501 | 14 Nisan 13261 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9502 | 14 Nisan 13262 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9503 | 14 Nisan 13263 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9504 | 14 Nisan 13264 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9505 | 14 Nisan 13265 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9506 | 14 Nisan 13266 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9507 | 14 Nisan 13267 |
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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