Ta’anit Bechorot 3904 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7664
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7664 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 3901 | 14 Nisan 7661 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3902 | 12 Nisan 7662 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3903 | 14 Nisan 7663 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3904 | 14 Nisan 7664 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3905 | 14 Nisan 7665 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3906 | 12 Nisan 7666 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3907 | 14 Nisan 7667 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3908 | 14 Nisan 7668 |
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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