Ta’anit Bechorot 8466 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12226
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12226 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 8463 | 14 Nisan 12223 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8464 | 14 Nisan 12224 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8465 | 14 Nisan 12225 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8466 | 14 Nisan 12226 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8467 | 14 Nisan 12227 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8468 | 14 Nisan 12228 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8469 | 14 Nisan 12229 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8470 | 14 Nisan 12230 |
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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