Ta’anit Bechorot 3275 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7035
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7035 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 3272 | 14 Nisan 7032 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3273 | 14 Nisan 7033 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3274 | 14 Nisan 7034 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3275 | 14 Nisan 7035 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3276 | 14 Nisan 7036 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3277 | 14 Nisan 7037 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3278 | 14 Nisan 7038 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3279 | 14 Nisan 7039 |
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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