Ta’anit Bechorot 5714 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9474
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9474 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 5711 | 14 Nisan 9471 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5712 | 14 Nisan 9472 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5713 | 12 Nisan 9473 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5714 | 14 Nisan 9474 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5715 | 14 Nisan 9475 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5716 | 14 Nisan 9476 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5717 | 14 Nisan 9477 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5718 | 14 Nisan 9478 |
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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