Ta’anit Bechorot 9974 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13734
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13734 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 9971 | 14 Nisan 13731 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9972 | 14 Nisan 13732 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9973 | 14 Nisan 13733 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9974 | 14 Nisan 13734 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9975 | 14 Nisan 13735 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9976 | 14 Nisan 13736 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9977 | 14 Nisan 13737 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9978 | 14 Nisan 13738 |
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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