Ta’anit Bechorot 3234 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6994
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6994 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 3231 | 14 Nisan 6991 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3232 | 14 Nisan 6992 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3233 | 14 Nisan 6993 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3234 | 14 Nisan 6994 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3235 | 14 Nisan 6995 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3236 | 12 Nisan 6996 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3237 | 14 Nisan 6997 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3238 | 14 Nisan 6998 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
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