Ta’anit Bechorot 1871 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5631
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5631 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 1868 | 14 Nisan 5628 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1869 | 14 Nisan 5629 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1870 | 14 Nisan 5630 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1871 | 14 Nisan 5631 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1872 | 14 Nisan 5632 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1873 | 14 Nisan 5633 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1874 | 14 Nisan 5634 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1875 | 14 Nisan 5635 |
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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