Ta’anit Bechorot 8554 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12314
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12314 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 8551 | 12 Nisan 12311 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8552 | 14 Nisan 12312 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8553 | 14 Nisan 12313 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8554 | 14 Nisan 12314 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8555 | 12 Nisan 12315 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8556 | 14 Nisan 12316 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8557 | 14 Nisan 12317 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8558 | 12 Nisan 12318 |
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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