Ta’anit Bechorot 4014 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7774
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7774 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 4011 | 12 Nisan 7771 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4012 | 14 Nisan 7772 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4013 | 14 Nisan 7773 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4014 | 14 Nisan 7774 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4015 | 14 Nisan 7775 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4016 | 14 Nisan 7776 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4017 | 14 Nisan 7777 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4018 | 14 Nisan 7778 |
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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