Ta’anit Bechorot 4184 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7944
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7944 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 4181 | 14 Nisan 7941 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4182 | 14 Nisan 7942 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4183 | 14 Nisan 7943 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4184 | 14 Nisan 7944 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4185 | 14 Nisan 7945 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4186 | 14 Nisan 7946 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4187 | 14 Nisan 7947 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4188 | 14 Nisan 7948 |
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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