Ta’anit Bechorot 8085 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11845
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11845 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 8082 | 14 Nisan 11842 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8083 | 14 Nisan 11843 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8084 | 12 Nisan 11844 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8085 | 14 Nisan 11845 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8086 | 14 Nisan 11846 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8087 | 14 Nisan 11847 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8088 | 12 Nisan 11848 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8089 | 14 Nisan 11849 |
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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