Ta’anit Bechorot 8974 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12734
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12734 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 8971 | 14 Nisan 12731 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8972 | 14 Nisan 12732 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8973 | 14 Nisan 12733 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8974 | 12 Nisan 12734 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8975 | 14 Nisan 12735 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8976 | 14 Nisan 12736 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8977 | 14 Nisan 12737 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8978 | 12 Nisan 12738 |
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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