Ta’anit Bechorot 4924 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8684
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8684 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 4921 | 12 Nisan 8681 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4922 | 14 Nisan 8682 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4923 | 14 Nisan 8683 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4924 | 14 Nisan 8684 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4925 | 14 Nisan 8685 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4926 | 14 Nisan 8686 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4927 | 14 Nisan 8687 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4928 | 14 Nisan 8688 |
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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