Ta’anit Bechorot 1071 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4831
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4831 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 1068 | 14 Nisan 4828 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1069 | 14 Nisan 4829 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1070 | 14 Nisan 4830 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1071 | 14 Nisan 4831 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1072 | 14 Nisan 4832 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1073 | 14 Nisan 4833 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1074 | 14 Nisan 4834 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1075 | 14 Nisan 4835 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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