Ta’anit Bechorot 171 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 3931
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 3931 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 168 | 14 Nisan 3928 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 169 | 14 Nisan 3929 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 170 | 14 Nisan 3930 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 171 | 12 Nisan 3931 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 172 | 14 Nisan 3932 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 173 | 14 Nisan 3933 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 174 | 12 Nisan 3934 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 175 | 14 Nisan 3935 |
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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