Ta’anit Bechorot 4214 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7974
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7974 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 4211 | 14 Nisan 7971 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4212 | 14 Nisan 7972 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4213 | 14 Nisan 7973 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4214 | 14 Nisan 7974 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4215 | 14 Nisan 7975 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4216 | 14 Nisan 7976 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4217 | 14 Nisan 7977 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4218 | 14 Nisan 7978 |
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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