Ta’anit Bechorot 4421 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8181
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8181 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 4418 | 14 Nisan 8178 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4419 | 14 Nisan 8179 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4420 | 12 Nisan 8180 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4421 | 14 Nisan 8181 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4422 | 14 Nisan 8182 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4423 | 12 Nisan 8183 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4424 | 14 Nisan 8184 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4425 | 14 Nisan 8185 |
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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