Ta’anit Bechorot 4314 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8074
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8074 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 4311 | 14 Nisan 8071 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4312 | 14 Nisan 8072 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4313 | 14 Nisan 8073 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4314 | 14 Nisan 8074 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4315 | 14 Nisan 8075 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4316 | 14 Nisan 8076 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4317 | 14 Nisan 8077 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4318 | 14 Nisan 8078 |
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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