Ta’anit Bechorot 3151 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6911
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6911 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 3148 | 14 Nisan 6908 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3149 | 14 Nisan 6909 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3150 | 14 Nisan 6910 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3151 | 14 Nisan 6911 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3152 | 14 Nisan 6912 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3153 | 14 Nisan 6913 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3154 | 14 Nisan 6914 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3155 | 14 Nisan 6915 |
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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