Ta’anit Bechorot 4431 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8191
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8191 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 4428 | 14 Nisan 8188 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4429 | 14 Nisan 8189 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4430 | 14 Nisan 8190 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4431 | 14 Nisan 8191 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4432 | 14 Nisan 8192 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4433 | 14 Nisan 8193 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4434 | 14 Nisan 8194 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4435 | 14 Nisan 8195 |
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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