Ta’anit Bechorot 9558 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13318
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13318 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 9555 | 14 Nisan 13315 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9556 | 14 Nisan 13316 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9557 | 14 Nisan 13317 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9558 | 14 Nisan 13318 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9559 | 14 Nisan 13319 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9560 | 14 Nisan 13320 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9561 | 14 Nisan 13321 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9562 | 14 Nisan 13322 |
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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