Ta’anit Bechorot 5984 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9744
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9744 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 5981 | 14 Nisan 9741 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5982 | 14 Nisan 9742 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5983 | 14 Nisan 9743 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5984 | 14 Nisan 9744 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5985 | 14 Nisan 9745 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5986 | 14 Nisan 9746 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5987 | 12 Nisan 9747 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5988 | 14 Nisan 9748 |
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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