Ta’anit Bechorot 4504 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8264
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8264 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 4501 | 14 Nisan 8261 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4502 | 14 Nisan 8262 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4503 | 14 Nisan 8263 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4504 | 14 Nisan 8264 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4505 | 12 Nisan 8265 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4506 | 14 Nisan 8266 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4507 | 14 Nisan 8267 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4508 | 14 Nisan 8268 |
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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