Ta’anit Bechorot 9922 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13682
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13682 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 9919 | 14 Nisan 13679 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9920 | 14 Nisan 13680 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9921 | 14 Nisan 13681 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9922 | 14 Nisan 13682 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9923 | 14 Nisan 13683 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9924 | 14 Nisan 13684 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9925 | 14 Nisan 13685 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9926 | 14 Nisan 13686 |
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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