Ta’anit Bechorot 9670 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13430
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13430 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 9667 | 14 Nisan 13427 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9668 | 12 Nisan 13428 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9669 | 14 Nisan 13429 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9670 | 14 Nisan 13430 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9671 | 14 Nisan 13431 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9672 | 14 Nisan 13432 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9673 | 14 Nisan 13433 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9674 | 14 Nisan 13434 |
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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