Ta’anit Bechorot 261 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4021
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4021 occurred 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 258 | 14 Nisan 4018 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 259 | 14 Nisan 4019 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 260 | 14 Nisan 4020 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 261 | 14 Nisan 4021 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 262 | 14 Nisan 4022 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 263 | 14 Nisan 4023 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 264 | 14 Nisan 4024 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 265 | 12 Nisan 4025 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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