Ta’anit Bechorot 3711 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7471
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7471 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 3708 | 14 Nisan 7468 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3709 | 14 Nisan 7469 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3710 | 12 Nisan 7470 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3711 | 14 Nisan 7471 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3712 | 14 Nisan 7472 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3713 | 14 Nisan 7473 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3714 | 14 Nisan 7474 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3715 | 14 Nisan 7475 |
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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