Ta’anit Bechorot 8074 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11834
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11834 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 8071 | 14 Nisan 11831 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8072 | 14 Nisan 11832 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8073 | 14 Nisan 11833 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8074 | 14 Nisan 11834 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8075 | 14 Nisan 11835 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8076 | 14 Nisan 11836 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8077 | 14 Nisan 11837 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8078 | 14 Nisan 11838 |
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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