Ta’anit Bechorot 2371 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6131
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6131 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 2368 | 14 Nisan 6128 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2369 | 14 Nisan 6129 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2370 | 12 Nisan 6130 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2371 | 14 Nisan 6131 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2372 | 14 Nisan 6132 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2373 | 14 Nisan 6133 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2374 | 14 Nisan 6134 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2375 | 14 Nisan 6135 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
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