Ta’anit Bechorot 3531 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7291
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7291 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 3528 | 14 Nisan 7288 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3529 | 14 Nisan 7289 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3530 | 12 Nisan 7290 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3531 | 14 Nisan 7291 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3532 | 14 Nisan 7292 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3533 | 14 Nisan 7293 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3534 | 12 Nisan 7294 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3535 | 14 Nisan 7295 |
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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