Ta’anit Bechorot 3521 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7281
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7281 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 3518 | 14 Nisan 7278 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3519 | 14 Nisan 7279 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3520 | 14 Nisan 7280 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3521 | 14 Nisan 7281 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3522 | 14 Nisan 7282 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3523 | 14 Nisan 7283 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3524 | 14 Nisan 7284 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3525 | 14 Nisan 7285 |
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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