Ta’anit Bechorot 3304 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7064
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7064 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 3301 | 14 Nisan 7061 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3302 | 14 Nisan 7062 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3303 | 14 Nisan 7063 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3304 | 14 Nisan 7064 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3305 | 14 Nisan 7065 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3306 | 14 Nisan 7066 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3307 | 12 Nisan 7067 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3308 | 14 Nisan 7068 |
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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