Ta’anit Bechorot 3971 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7731
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7731 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 3968 | 14 Nisan 7728 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3969 | 14 Nisan 7729 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3970 | 14 Nisan 7730 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3971 | 14 Nisan 7731 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3972 | 14 Nisan 7732 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3973 | 14 Nisan 7733 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3974 | 14 Nisan 7734 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3975 | 14 Nisan 7735 |
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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