Ta’anit Bechorot 2071 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5831
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5831 occurs at dawn 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 2068 | 14 Nisan 5828 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2069 | 14 Nisan 5829 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2070 | 14 Nisan 5830 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2071 | 14 Nisan 5831 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2072 | 12 Nisan 5832 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2073 | 14 Nisan 5833 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2074 | 14 Nisan 5834 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2075 | 12 Nisan 5835 |
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
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