Ta’anit Bechorot 7104 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10864
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10864 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 7101 | 14 Nisan 10861 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7102 | 14 Nisan 10862 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7103 | 14 Nisan 10863 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7104 | 14 Nisan 10864 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7105 | 14 Nisan 10865 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7106 | 14 Nisan 10866 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7107 | 14 Nisan 10867 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7108 | 14 Nisan 10868 |
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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