Ta’anit Bechorot 3474 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7234
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7234 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 3471 | 14 Nisan 7231 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3472 | 14 Nisan 7232 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3473 | 14 Nisan 7233 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3474 | 14 Nisan 7234 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3475 | 14 Nisan 7235 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3476 | 12 Nisan 7236 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3477 | 14 Nisan 7237 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3478 | 14 Nisan 7238 |
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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