Ta’anit Bechorot 8044 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11804
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11804 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 8041 | 14 Nisan 11801 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8042 | 14 Nisan 11802 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8043 | 14 Nisan 11803 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8044 | 14 Nisan 11804 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8045 | 14 Nisan 11805 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8046 | 14 Nisan 11806 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8047 | 14 Nisan 11807 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8048 | 14 Nisan 11808 |
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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