Ta’anit Bechorot 9953 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13713
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13713 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 9950 | 14 Nisan 13710 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9951 | 14 Nisan 13711 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9952 | 14 Nisan 13712 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9953 | 14 Nisan 13713 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9954 | 14 Nisan 13714 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9955 | 12 Nisan 13715 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9956 | 14 Nisan 13716 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9957 | 14 Nisan 13717 |
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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