Ta’anit Bechorot 9858 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13618
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13618 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 9855 | 14 Nisan 13615 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9856 | 14 Nisan 13616 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9857 | 12 Nisan 13617 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9858 | 14 Nisan 13618 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9859 | 14 Nisan 13619 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9860 | 12 Nisan 13620 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9861 | 14 Nisan 13621 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9862 | 14 Nisan 13622 |
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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