Ta’anit Bechorot 8034 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11794
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11794 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 8031 | 14 Nisan 11791 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8032 | 14 Nisan 11792 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8033 | 12 Nisan 11793 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8034 | 14 Nisan 11794 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8035 | 14 Nisan 11795 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8036 | 14 Nisan 11796 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8037 | 12 Nisan 11797 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8038 | 14 Nisan 11798 |
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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