Ta’anit Bechorot 371 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4131
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4131 occurred 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 368 | 14 Nisan 4128 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 369 | 14 Nisan 4129 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 370 | 12 Nisan 4130 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 371 | 14 Nisan 4131 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 372 | 14 Nisan 4132 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 373 | 14 Nisan 4133 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 374 | 12 Nisan 4134 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 375 | 14 Nisan 4135 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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