Ta’anit Bechorot 1231 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4991
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4991 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 1228 | 14 Nisan 4988 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1229 | 14 Nisan 4989 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1230 | 14 Nisan 4990 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1231 | 14 Nisan 4991 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1232 | 14 Nisan 4992 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1233 | 12 Nisan 4993 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1234 | 14 Nisan 4994 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1235 | 14 Nisan 4995 |
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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