Ta’anit Bechorot 8115 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11875
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11875 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 8112 | 14 Nisan 11872 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8113 | 14 Nisan 11873 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8114 | 14 Nisan 11874 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8115 | 12 Nisan 11875 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8116 | 14 Nisan 11876 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8117 | 14 Nisan 11877 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8118 | 14 Nisan 11878 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8119 | 14 Nisan 11879 |
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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