Ta’anit Bechorot 6124 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9884
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9884 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 6121 | 14 Nisan 9881 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6122 | 14 Nisan 9882 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6123 | 14 Nisan 9883 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6124 | 14 Nisan 9884 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6125 | 12 Nisan 9885 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6126 | 14 Nisan 9886 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6127 | 14 Nisan 9887 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6128 | 14 Nisan 9888 |
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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