Ta’anit Bechorot 8804 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12564
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12564 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 8801 | 14 Nisan 12561 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8802 | 12 Nisan 12562 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8803 | 14 Nisan 12563 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8804 | 14 Nisan 12564 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8805 | 12 Nisan 12565 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8806 | 14 Nisan 12566 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8807 | 14 Nisan 12567 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8808 | 14 Nisan 12568 |
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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