Ta’anit Bechorot 8125 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11885
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11885 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 8122 | 14 Nisan 11882 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8123 | 14 Nisan 11883 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8124 | 14 Nisan 11884 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8125 | 14 Nisan 11885 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8126 | 14 Nisan 11886 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8127 | 14 Nisan 11887 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8128 | 12 Nisan 11888 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8129 | 14 Nisan 11889 |
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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