Ta’anit Bechorot 3631 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7391
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7391 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 3628 | 12 Nisan 7388 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3629 | 14 Nisan 7389 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3630 | 14 Nisan 7390 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3631 | 14 Nisan 7391 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3632 | 12 Nisan 7392 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3633 | 14 Nisan 7393 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3634 | 14 Nisan 7394 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3635 | 14 Nisan 7395 |
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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