Ta’anit Bechorot 5374 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9134
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9134 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 5371 | 14 Nisan 9131 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5372 | 14 Nisan 9132 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5373 | 14 Nisan 9133 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5374 | 14 Nisan 9134 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5375 | 14 Nisan 9135 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5376 | 14 Nisan 9136 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5377 | 14 Nisan 9137 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5378 | 14 Nisan 9138 |
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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