Ta’anit Bechorot 3811 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7571
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7571 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 3808 | 12 Nisan 7568 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3809 | 14 Nisan 7569 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3810 | 14 Nisan 7570 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3811 | 14 Nisan 7571 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3812 | 14 Nisan 7572 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3813 | 14 Nisan 7573 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3814 | 14 Nisan 7574 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3815 | 14 Nisan 7575 |
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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