Ta’anit Bechorot 1291 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5051
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5051 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 1288 | 14 Nisan 5048 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1289 | 14 Nisan 5049 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1290 | 14 Nisan 5050 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1291 | 14 Nisan 5051 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1292 | 14 Nisan 5052 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1293 | 14 Nisan 5053 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1294 | 14 Nisan 5054 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1295 | 14 Nisan 5055 |
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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