Ta’anit Bechorot 3034 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6794
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6794 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 3031 | 14 Nisan 6791 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3032 | 14 Nisan 6792 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3033 | 14 Nisan 6793 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3034 | 14 Nisan 6794 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3035 | 14 Nisan 6795 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3036 | 12 Nisan 6796 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3037 | 14 Nisan 6797 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3038 | 14 Nisan 6798 |
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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