Ta’anit Bechorot 7074 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10834
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10834 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 7071 | 14 Nisan 10831 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7072 | 14 Nisan 10832 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7073 | 12 Nisan 10833 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7074 | 14 Nisan 10834 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7075 | 14 Nisan 10835 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7076 | 14 Nisan 10836 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7077 | 14 Nisan 10837 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7078 | 14 Nisan 10838 |
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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