Ta’anit Bechorot 8704 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12464
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12464 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 8701 | 14 Nisan 12461 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8702 | 14 Nisan 12462 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8703 | 12 Nisan 12463 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8704 | 14 Nisan 12464 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8705 | 14 Nisan 12465 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8706 | 14 Nisan 12466 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8707 | 12 Nisan 12467 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8708 | 14 Nisan 12468 |
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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