Ta’anit Bechorot 1590 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5350

Fast of the First Born ✡️

Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5350 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Ta’anit Bechorot 1587 14 Nisan 5347
Ta’anit Bechorot 1588 14 Nisan 5348
Ta’anit Bechorot 1589 14 Nisan 5349
Ta’anit Bechorot 1590 14 Nisan 5350
Ta’anit Bechorot 1591 14 Nisan 5351
Ta’anit Bechorot 1592 14 Nisan 5352
Ta’anit Bechorot 1593 14 Nisan 5353
Ta’anit Bechorot 1594 14 Nisan 5354

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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The Jewish Holidays
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