Ta’anit Bechorot 2164 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5924
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5924 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 2161 | 14 Nisan 5921 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2162 | 14 Nisan 5922 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2163 | 14 Nisan 5923 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2164 | 14 Nisan 5924 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2165 | 14 Nisan 5925 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2166 | 14 Nisan 5926 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2167 | 14 Nisan 5927 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2168 | 14 Nisan 5928 |
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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