Ta’anit Bechorot 8060 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11820
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11820 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 8057 | 12 Nisan 11817 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8058 | 14 Nisan 11818 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8059 | 14 Nisan 11819 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8060 | 14 Nisan 11820 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8061 | 12 Nisan 11821 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8062 | 14 Nisan 11822 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8063 | 14 Nisan 11823 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8064 | 14 Nisan 11824 |
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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