Ta’anit Bechorot 3331 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7091
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7091 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 3328 | 14 Nisan 7088 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3329 | 14 Nisan 7089 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3330 | 14 Nisan 7090 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3331 | 14 Nisan 7091 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3332 | 14 Nisan 7092 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3333 | 14 Nisan 7093 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3334 | 12 Nisan 7094 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3335 | 14 Nisan 7095 |
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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