Ta’anit Bechorot 8770 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12530
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12530 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 8767 | 14 Nisan 12527 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8768 | 14 Nisan 12528 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8769 | 14 Nisan 12529 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8770 | 14 Nisan 12530 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8771 | 12 Nisan 12531 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8772 | 14 Nisan 12532 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8773 | 14 Nisan 12533 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8774 | 12 Nisan 12534 |
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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