Ta’anit Bechorot 3421 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7181
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7181 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 3418 | 14 Nisan 7178 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3419 | 14 Nisan 7179 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3420 | 14 Nisan 7180 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3421 | 14 Nisan 7181 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3422 | 14 Nisan 7182 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3423 | 14 Nisan 7183 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3424 | 14 Nisan 7184 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3425 | 14 Nisan 7185 |
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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