Ta’anit Bechorot 8167 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11927
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11927 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 8164 | 14 Nisan 11924 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8165 | 14 Nisan 11925 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8166 | 14 Nisan 11926 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8167 | 14 Nisan 11927 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8168 | 14 Nisan 11928 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8169 | 14 Nisan 11929 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8170 | 14 Nisan 11930 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8171 | 14 Nisan 11931 |
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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