Ta’anit Bechorot 7814 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11574
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11574 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 7811 | 14 Nisan 11571 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7812 | 14 Nisan 11572 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7813 | 14 Nisan 11573 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7814 | 12 Nisan 11574 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7815 | 14 Nisan 11575 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7816 | 14 Nisan 11576 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7817 | 14 Nisan 11577 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7818 | 14 Nisan 11578 |
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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