Ta’anit Bechorot 4985 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8745
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8745 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 4982 | 14 Nisan 8742 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4983 | 14 Nisan 8743 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4984 | 14 Nisan 8744 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4985 | 12 Nisan 8745 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4986 | 14 Nisan 8746 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4987 | 14 Nisan 8747 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4988 | 14 Nisan 8748 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4989 | 14 Nisan 8749 |
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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