Ta’anit Bechorot 3544 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7304
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7304 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 3541 | 14 Nisan 7301 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3542 | 14 Nisan 7302 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3543 | 14 Nisan 7303 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3544 | 14 Nisan 7304 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3545 | 14 Nisan 7305 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3546 | 14 Nisan 7306 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3547 | 14 Nisan 7307 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3548 | 14 Nisan 7308 |
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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