Ta’anit Bechorot 8340 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12100
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12100 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 8337 | 14 Nisan 12097 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8338 | 14 Nisan 12098 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8339 | 14 Nisan 12099 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8340 | 14 Nisan 12100 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8341 | 14 Nisan 12101 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8342 | 14 Nisan 12102 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8343 | 14 Nisan 12103 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8344 | 14 Nisan 12104 |
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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