Ta’anit Bechorot 2151 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5911
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5911 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 2148 | 14 Nisan 5908 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2149 | 14 Nisan 5909 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2150 | 12 Nisan 5910 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2151 | 14 Nisan 5911 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2152 | 14 Nisan 5912 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2153 | 14 Nisan 5913 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2154 | 14 Nisan 5914 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2155 | 14 Nisan 5915 |
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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