Ta’anit Bechorot 8274 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12034
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12034 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 8271 | 14 Nisan 12031 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8272 | 14 Nisan 12032 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8273 | 14 Nisan 12033 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8274 | 14 Nisan 12034 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8275 | 14 Nisan 12035 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8276 | 14 Nisan 12036 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8277 | 12 Nisan 12037 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8278 | 14 Nisan 12038 |
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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