Ta’anit Bechorot 5314 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9074
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9074 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 5311 | 14 Nisan 9071 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5312 | 14 Nisan 9072 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5313 | 12 Nisan 9073 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5314 | 14 Nisan 9074 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5315 | 14 Nisan 9075 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5316 | 14 Nisan 9076 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5317 | 12 Nisan 9077 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5318 | 14 Nisan 9078 |
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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