Ta’anit Bechorot 8205 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11965
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11965 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 8202 | 14 Nisan 11962 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8203 | 14 Nisan 11963 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8204 | 14 Nisan 11964 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8205 | 14 Nisan 11965 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8206 | 12 Nisan 11966 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8207 | 14 Nisan 11967 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8208 | 14 Nisan 11968 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8209 | 14 Nisan 11969 |
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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