Ta’anit Bechorot 8546 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12306
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12306 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 8543 | 14 Nisan 12303 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8544 | 14 Nisan 12304 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8545 | 14 Nisan 12305 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8546 | 14 Nisan 12306 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8547 | 14 Nisan 12307 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8548 | 14 Nisan 12308 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8549 | 14 Nisan 12309 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8550 | 14 Nisan 12310 |
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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