Ta’anit Bechorot 9698 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13458
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13458 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 9695 | 12 Nisan 13455 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9696 | 14 Nisan 13456 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9697 | 14 Nisan 13457 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9698 | 14 Nisan 13458 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9699 | 14 Nisan 13459 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9700 | 14 Nisan 13460 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9701 | 14 Nisan 13461 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9702 | 14 Nisan 13462 |
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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