Ta’anit Bechorot 9774 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13534
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13534 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 9771 | 14 Nisan 13531 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9772 | 14 Nisan 13532 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9773 | 14 Nisan 13533 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9774 | 14 Nisan 13534 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9775 | 14 Nisan 13535 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9776 | 14 Nisan 13536 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9777 | 14 Nisan 13537 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9778 | 14 Nisan 13538 |
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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