Ta’anit Bechorot 9484 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13244
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13244 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 9481 | 14 Nisan 13241 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9482 | 14 Nisan 13242 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9483 | 14 Nisan 13243 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9484 | 14 Nisan 13244 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9485 | 14 Nisan 13245 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9486 | 14 Nisan 13246 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9487 | 14 Nisan 13247 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9488 | 12 Nisan 13248 |
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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