Ta’anit Bechorot 9544 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13304
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13304 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 9541 | 14 Nisan 13301 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9542 | 12 Nisan 13302 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9543 | 14 Nisan 13303 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9544 | 14 Nisan 13304 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9545 | 14 Nisan 13305 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9546 | 12 Nisan 13306 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9547 | 14 Nisan 13307 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9548 | 14 Nisan 13308 |
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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