Ta’anit Bechorot 1671 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5431
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5431 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 1668 | 14 Nisan 5428 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1669 | 14 Nisan 5429 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1670 | 14 Nisan 5430 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1671 | 14 Nisan 5431 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1672 | 14 Nisan 5432 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1673 | 14 Nisan 5433 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1674 | 14 Nisan 5434 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1675 | 14 Nisan 5435 |
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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