Ta’anit Bechorot 5194 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8954
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8954 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 5191 | 14 Nisan 8951 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5192 | 12 Nisan 8952 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5193 | 14 Nisan 8953 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5194 | 14 Nisan 8954 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5195 | 12 Nisan 8955 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5196 | 14 Nisan 8956 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5197 | 14 Nisan 8957 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5198 | 14 Nisan 8958 |
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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