Ta’anit Bechorot 9653 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13413
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13413 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 9650 | 14 Nisan 13410 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9651 | 14 Nisan 13411 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9652 | 14 Nisan 13412 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9653 | 14 Nisan 13413 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9654 | 14 Nisan 13414 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9655 | 14 Nisan 13415 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9656 | 14 Nisan 13416 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9657 | 14 Nisan 13417 |
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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