Ta’anit Bechorot 5214 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8974
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8974 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 5211 | 14 Nisan 8971 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5212 | 14 Nisan 8972 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5213 | 14 Nisan 8973 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5214 | 14 Nisan 8974 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5215 | 12 Nisan 8975 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5216 | 14 Nisan 8976 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5217 | 14 Nisan 8977 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5218 | 14 Nisan 8978 |
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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