Ta’anit Bechorot 7314 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11074
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11074 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 7311 | 14 Nisan 11071 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7312 | 14 Nisan 11072 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7313 | 14 Nisan 11073 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7314 | 14 Nisan 11074 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7315 | 14 Nisan 11075 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7316 | 12 Nisan 11076 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7317 | 14 Nisan 11077 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7318 | 14 Nisan 11078 |
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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