Ta’anit Bechorot 4031 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7791
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7791 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 4028 | 12 Nisan 7788 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4029 | 14 Nisan 7789 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4030 | 14 Nisan 7790 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4031 | 12 Nisan 7791 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4032 | 14 Nisan 7792 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4033 | 14 Nisan 7793 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4034 | 14 Nisan 7794 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4035 | 14 Nisan 7795 |
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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