Ta’anit Bechorot 4391 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8151
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8151 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 4388 | 14 Nisan 8148 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4389 | 14 Nisan 8149 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4390 | 14 Nisan 8150 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4391 | 14 Nisan 8151 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4392 | 14 Nisan 8152 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4393 | 12 Nisan 8153 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4394 | 14 Nisan 8154 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4395 | 14 Nisan 8155 |
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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