Ta’anit Bechorot 3821 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7581
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7581 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 3818 | 14 Nisan 7578 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3819 | 14 Nisan 7579 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3820 | 14 Nisan 7580 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3821 | 14 Nisan 7581 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3822 | 14 Nisan 7582 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3823 | 14 Nisan 7583 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3824 | 14 Nisan 7584 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3825 | 14 Nisan 7585 |
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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