Ta’anit Bechorot 1021 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4781
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4781 occurred 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 1018 | 14 Nisan 4778 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1019 | 14 Nisan 4779 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1020 | 14 Nisan 4780 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1021 | 14 Nisan 4781 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1022 | 14 Nisan 4782 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1023 | 14 Nisan 4783 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1024 | 14 Nisan 4784 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1025 | 14 Nisan 4785 |
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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