Ta’anit Bechorot 4904 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8664
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8664 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 4901 | 14 Nisan 8661 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4902 | 14 Nisan 8662 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4903 | 14 Nisan 8663 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4904 | 14 Nisan 8664 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4905 | 14 Nisan 8665 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4906 | 14 Nisan 8666 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4907 | 14 Nisan 8667 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4908 | 14 Nisan 8668 |
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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