Ta’anit Bechorot 2171 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5931
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5931 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 2168 | 14 Nisan 5928 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2169 | 14 Nisan 5929 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2170 | 12 Nisan 5930 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2171 | 14 Nisan 5931 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2172 | 14 Nisan 5932 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2173 | 12 Nisan 5933 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2174 | 14 Nisan 5934 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2175 | 14 Nisan 5935 |
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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