Ta’anit Bechorot 4071 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7831
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7831 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 4068 | 14 Nisan 7828 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4069 | 14 Nisan 7829 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4070 | 14 Nisan 7830 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4071 | 14 Nisan 7831 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4072 | 14 Nisan 7832 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4073 | 14 Nisan 7833 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4074 | 14 Nisan 7834 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4075 | 12 Nisan 7835 |
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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