Ta’anit Bechorot 9838 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13598
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13598 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 9835 | 14 Nisan 13595 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9836 | 14 Nisan 13596 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9837 | 12 Nisan 13597 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9838 | 14 Nisan 13598 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9839 | 14 Nisan 13599 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9840 | 14 Nisan 13600 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9841 | 14 Nisan 13601 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9842 | 14 Nisan 13602 |
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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