Ta’anit Bechorot 9868 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13628
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13628 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 9865 | 14 Nisan 13625 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9866 | 14 Nisan 13626 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9867 | 14 Nisan 13627 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9868 | 14 Nisan 13628 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9869 | 14 Nisan 13629 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9870 | 14 Nisan 13630 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9871 | 12 Nisan 13631 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9872 | 14 Nisan 13632 |
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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