Ta’anit Bechorot 2221 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5981
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5981 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 2218 | 14 Nisan 5978 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2219 | 14 Nisan 5979 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2220 | 14 Nisan 5980 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2221 | 12 Nisan 5981 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2222 | 14 Nisan 5982 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2223 | 14 Nisan 5983 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2224 | 12 Nisan 5984 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2225 | 14 Nisan 5985 |
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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