Ta’anit Bechorot 4366 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8126
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8126 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 4363 | 14 Nisan 8123 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4364 | 14 Nisan 8124 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4365 | 14 Nisan 8125 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4366 | 14 Nisan 8126 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4367 | 14 Nisan 8127 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4368 | 14 Nisan 8128 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4369 | 12 Nisan 8129 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4370 | 14 Nisan 8130 |
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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