Ta’anit Bechorot 4474 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8234
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8234 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 4471 | 12 Nisan 8231 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4472 | 14 Nisan 8232 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4473 | 14 Nisan 8233 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4474 | 12 Nisan 8234 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4475 | 14 Nisan 8235 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4476 | 14 Nisan 8236 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4477 | 14 Nisan 8237 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4478 | 12 Nisan 8238 |
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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