Ta’anit Bechorot 4357 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8117
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8117 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 4354 | 14 Nisan 8114 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4355 | 14 Nisan 8115 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4356 | 12 Nisan 8116 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4357 | 14 Nisan 8117 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4358 | 14 Nisan 8118 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4359 | 14 Nisan 8119 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4360 | 14 Nisan 8120 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4361 | 14 Nisan 8121 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
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