Ta’anit Bechorot 4690 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8450
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8450 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 4687 | 14 Nisan 8447 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4688 | 14 Nisan 8448 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4689 | 14 Nisan 8449 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4690 | 14 Nisan 8450 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4691 | 14 Nisan 8451 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4692 | 14 Nisan 8452 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4693 | 14 Nisan 8453 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4694 | 12 Nisan 8454 |
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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