Ta’anit Bechorot 9178 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12938
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12938 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.
Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia
Advertisement
Dates for Ta’anit Bechorot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9175 | 14 Nisan 12935 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9176 | 14 Nisan 12936 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9177 | 14 Nisan 12937 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9178 | 14 Nisan 12938 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9179 | 14 Nisan 12939 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9180 | 14 Nisan 12940 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9181 | 14 Nisan 12941 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9182 | 14 Nisan 12942 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.