Ta’anit Bechorot 9444 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13204
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13204 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 9441 | 12 Nisan 13201 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9442 | 14 Nisan 13202 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9443 | 14 Nisan 13203 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9444 | 12 Nisan 13204 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9445 | 14 Nisan 13205 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9446 | 14 Nisan 13206 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9447 | 14 Nisan 13207 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9448 | 12 Nisan 13208 |
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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