Ta’anit Bechorot 3371 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7131
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7131 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 3368 | 14 Nisan 7128 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3369 | 14 Nisan 7129 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3370 | 14 Nisan 7130 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3371 | 14 Nisan 7131 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3372 | 14 Nisan 7132 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3373 | 14 Nisan 7133 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3374 | 14 Nisan 7134 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3375 | 14 Nisan 7135 |
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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