Ta’anit Bechorot 5065 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8825
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8825 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 5062 | 14 Nisan 8822 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5063 | 12 Nisan 8823 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5064 | 14 Nisan 8824 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5065 | 14 Nisan 8825 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5066 | 12 Nisan 8826 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5067 | 14 Nisan 8827 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5068 | 14 Nisan 8828 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5069 | 14 Nisan 8829 |
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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