Ta’anit Bechorot 9685 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13445
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13445 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 9682 | 14 Nisan 13442 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9683 | 14 Nisan 13443 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9684 | 14 Nisan 13444 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9685 | 14 Nisan 13445 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9686 | 14 Nisan 13446 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9687 | 14 Nisan 13447 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9688 | 12 Nisan 13448 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9689 | 14 Nisan 13449 |
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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