Ta’anit Bechorot 1461 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5221
Hebcal does not take into account a correction of ten days that was introduced by Pope Gregory XIII known as the Gregorian Reformation. [1]
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5221 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.
Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia
Advertisement
Dates for Ta’anit Bechorot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1458 | 14 Nisan 5218 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1459 | 14 Nisan 5219 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1460 | 12 Nisan 5220 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1461 | 14 Nisan 5221 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1462 | 14 Nisan 5222 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1463 | 14 Nisan 5223 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1464 | 14 Nisan 5224 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1465 | 14 Nisan 5225 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.