Ta’anit Bechorot 8651 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12411
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12411 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 8648 | 14 Nisan 12408 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8649 | 12 Nisan 12409 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8650 | 14 Nisan 12410 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8651 | 14 Nisan 12411 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8652 | 14 Nisan 12412 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8653 | 12 Nisan 12413 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8654 | 14 Nisan 12414 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8655 | 14 Nisan 12415 |
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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