Ta’anit Bechorot 4164 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7924
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7924 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 4161 | 14 Nisan 7921 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4162 | 14 Nisan 7922 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4163 | 14 Nisan 7923 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4164 | 14 Nisan 7924 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4165 | 14 Nisan 7925 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4166 | 14 Nisan 7926 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4167 | 14 Nisan 7927 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4168 | 14 Nisan 7928 |
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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