Ta’anit Bechorot 3931 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7691
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7691 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 3928 | 14 Nisan 7688 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3929 | 12 Nisan 7689 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3930 | 14 Nisan 7690 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3931 | 14 Nisan 7691 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3932 | 14 Nisan 7692 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3933 | 12 Nisan 7693 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3934 | 14 Nisan 7694 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3935 | 14 Nisan 7695 |
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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