Ta’anit Bechorot 8351 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12111
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12111 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 8348 | 12 Nisan 12108 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8349 | 14 Nisan 12109 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8350 | 14 Nisan 12110 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8351 | 14 Nisan 12111 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8352 | 14 Nisan 12112 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8353 | 14 Nisan 12113 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8354 | 14 Nisan 12114 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8355 | 12 Nisan 12115 |
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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