Ta’anit Bechorot 8281 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12041
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12041 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 8278 | 14 Nisan 12038 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8279 | 14 Nisan 12039 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8280 | 12 Nisan 12040 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8281 | 14 Nisan 12041 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8282 | 14 Nisan 12042 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8283 | 14 Nisan 12043 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8284 | 12 Nisan 12044 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8285 | 14 Nisan 12045 |
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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