Ta’anit Bechorot 4814 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8574
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8574 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 4811 | 14 Nisan 8571 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4812 | 14 Nisan 8572 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4813 | 14 Nisan 8573 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4814 | 14 Nisan 8574 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4815 | 14 Nisan 8575 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4816 | 12 Nisan 8576 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4817 | 14 Nisan 8577 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4818 | 14 Nisan 8578 |
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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