Ta’anit Bechorot 3434 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7194
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7194 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 3431 | 14 Nisan 7191 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3432 | 12 Nisan 7192 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3433 | 14 Nisan 7193 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3434 | 14 Nisan 7194 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3435 | 14 Nisan 7195 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3436 | 12 Nisan 7196 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3437 | 14 Nisan 7197 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3438 | 14 Nisan 7198 |
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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