Ta’anit Bechorot 7914 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11674
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11674 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 7911 | 14 Nisan 11671 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7912 | 12 Nisan 11672 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7913 | 14 Nisan 11673 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7914 | 14 Nisan 11674 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7915 | 14 Nisan 11675 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7916 | 14 Nisan 11676 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7917 | 14 Nisan 11677 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7918 | 14 Nisan 11678 |
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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