Ta’anit Bechorot 4674 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8434
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8434 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 4671 | 14 Nisan 8431 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4672 | 14 Nisan 8432 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4673 | 14 Nisan 8433 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4674 | 12 Nisan 8434 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4675 | 14 Nisan 8435 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4676 | 14 Nisan 8436 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4677 | 14 Nisan 8437 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4678 | 14 Nisan 8438 |
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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