Ta’anit Bechorot 9933 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13693
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13693 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 9930 | 14 Nisan 13690 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9931 | 14 Nisan 13691 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9932 | 14 Nisan 13692 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9933 | 14 Nisan 13693 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9934 | 14 Nisan 13694 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9935 | 12 Nisan 13695 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9936 | 14 Nisan 13696 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9937 | 14 Nisan 13697 |
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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