Ta’anit Bechorot 7340 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11100
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11100 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 7337 | 14 Nisan 11097 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7338 | 14 Nisan 11098 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7339 | 14 Nisan 11099 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7340 | 12 Nisan 11100 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7341 | 14 Nisan 11101 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7342 | 14 Nisan 11102 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7343 | 12 Nisan 11103 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7344 | 14 Nisan 11104 |
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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