Ta’anit Bechorot 7885 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11645
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11645 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 7882 | 14 Nisan 11642 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7883 | 14 Nisan 11643 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7884 | 14 Nisan 11644 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7885 | 12 Nisan 11645 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7886 | 14 Nisan 11646 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7887 | 14 Nisan 11647 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7888 | 12 Nisan 11648 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7889 | 14 Nisan 11649 |
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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