Ta’anit Bechorot 8174 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11934
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11934 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 8171 | 14 Nisan 11931 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8172 | 14 Nisan 11932 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8173 | 14 Nisan 11933 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8174 | 14 Nisan 11934 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8175 | 14 Nisan 11935 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8176 | 14 Nisan 11936 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8177 | 14 Nisan 11937 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8178 | 14 Nisan 11938 |
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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