Ta’anit Bechorot 4561 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8321
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8321 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 4558 | 14 Nisan 8318 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4559 | 14 Nisan 8319 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4560 | 14 Nisan 8320 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4561 | 14 Nisan 8321 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4562 | 14 Nisan 8322 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4563 | 14 Nisan 8323 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4564 | 14 Nisan 8324 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4565 | 14 Nisan 8325 |
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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