Ta’anit Bechorot 5834 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9594
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9594 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 5831 | 12 Nisan 9591 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5832 | 14 Nisan 9592 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5833 | 14 Nisan 9593 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5834 | 12 Nisan 9594 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5835 | 14 Nisan 9595 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5836 | 14 Nisan 9596 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5837 | 14 Nisan 9597 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5838 | 12 Nisan 9598 |
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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