Ta’anit Bechorot 8984 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12744
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12744 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 8981 | 14 Nisan 12741 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8982 | 14 Nisan 12742 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8983 | 14 Nisan 12743 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8984 | 14 Nisan 12744 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8985 | 14 Nisan 12745 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8986 | 14 Nisan 12746 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8987 | 14 Nisan 12747 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8988 | 14 Nisan 12748 |
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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