Ta’anit Bechorot 9784 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13544
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13544 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 9781 | 14 Nisan 13541 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9782 | 14 Nisan 13542 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9783 | 14 Nisan 13543 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9784 | 14 Nisan 13544 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9785 | 14 Nisan 13545 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9786 | 12 Nisan 13546 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9787 | 14 Nisan 13547 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9788 | 14 Nisan 13548 |
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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