Ta’anit Bechorot 4205 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7965
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7965 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 4202 | 14 Nisan 7962 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4203 | 14 Nisan 7963 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4204 | 12 Nisan 7964 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4205 | 14 Nisan 7965 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4206 | 14 Nisan 7966 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4207 | 14 Nisan 7967 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4208 | 14 Nisan 7968 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4209 | 14 Nisan 7969 |
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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