Ta’anit Bechorot 2121 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5881
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5881 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 2118 | 14 Nisan 5878 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2119 | 14 Nisan 5879 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2120 | 14 Nisan 5880 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2121 | 14 Nisan 5881 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2122 | 14 Nisan 5882 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2123 | 12 Nisan 5883 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2124 | 14 Nisan 5884 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2125 | 14 Nisan 5885 |
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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