Ta’anit Bechorot 4231 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7991
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7991 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 4228 | 14 Nisan 7988 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4229 | 14 Nisan 7989 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4230 | 14 Nisan 7990 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4231 | 12 Nisan 7991 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4232 | 14 Nisan 7992 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4233 | 14 Nisan 7993 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4234 | 14 Nisan 7994 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4235 | 14 Nisan 7995 |
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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