Ta’anit Bechorot 9114 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12874
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12874 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 9111 | 14 Nisan 12871 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9112 | 14 Nisan 12872 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9113 | 14 Nisan 12873 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9114 | 14 Nisan 12874 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9115 | 14 Nisan 12875 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9116 | 12 Nisan 12876 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9117 | 14 Nisan 12877 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9118 | 14 Nisan 12878 |
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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