Ta’anit Bechorot 4284 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8044
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8044 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 4281 | 14 Nisan 8041 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4282 | 14 Nisan 8042 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4283 | 14 Nisan 8043 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4284 | 14 Nisan 8044 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4285 | 14 Nisan 8045 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4286 | 14 Nisan 8046 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4287 | 14 Nisan 8047 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4288 | 14 Nisan 8048 |
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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