Ta’anit Bechorot 8214 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11974
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11974 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 8211 | 14 Nisan 11971 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8212 | 14 Nisan 11972 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8213 | 12 Nisan 11973 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8214 | 14 Nisan 11974 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8215 | 14 Nisan 11975 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8216 | 14 Nisan 11976 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8217 | 14 Nisan 11977 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8218 | 14 Nisan 11978 |
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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