Ta’anit Bechorot 9690 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13450
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13450 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 9687 | 14 Nisan 13447 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9688 | 12 Nisan 13448 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9689 | 14 Nisan 13449 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9690 | 14 Nisan 13450 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9691 | 12 Nisan 13451 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9692 | 14 Nisan 13452 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9693 | 14 Nisan 13453 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9694 | 14 Nisan 13454 |
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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