Ta’anit Bechorot 9843 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13603
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13603 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 9840 | 14 Nisan 13600 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9841 | 14 Nisan 13601 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9842 | 14 Nisan 13602 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9843 | 14 Nisan 13603 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9844 | 12 Nisan 13604 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9845 | 14 Nisan 13605 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9846 | 14 Nisan 13606 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9847 | 14 Nisan 13607 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
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