Ta’anit Bechorot 7134 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10894
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10894 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 7131 | 14 Nisan 10891 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7132 | 14 Nisan 10892 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7133 | 14 Nisan 10893 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7134 | 14 Nisan 10894 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7135 | 14 Nisan 10895 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7136 | 14 Nisan 10896 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7137 | 14 Nisan 10897 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7138 | 14 Nisan 10898 |
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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