Ta’anit Bechorot 5354 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9114
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9114 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 5351 | 14 Nisan 9111 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5352 | 14 Nisan 9112 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5353 | 14 Nisan 9113 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5354 | 14 Nisan 9114 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5355 | 14 Nisan 9115 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5356 | 14 Nisan 9116 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5357 | 12 Nisan 9117 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5358 | 14 Nisan 9118 |
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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