Ta’anit Bechorot 8884 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12644
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12644 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 8881 | 14 Nisan 12641 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8882 | 14 Nisan 12642 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8883 | 12 Nisan 12643 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8884 | 14 Nisan 12644 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8885 | 14 Nisan 12645 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8886 | 14 Nisan 12646 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8887 | 14 Nisan 12647 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8888 | 14 Nisan 12648 |
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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