Ta’anit Bechorot 4551 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8311
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8311 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 4548 | 14 Nisan 8308 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4549 | 12 Nisan 8309 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4550 | 14 Nisan 8310 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4551 | 14 Nisan 8311 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4552 | 14 Nisan 8312 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4553 | 14 Nisan 8313 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4554 | 14 Nisan 8314 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4555 | 14 Nisan 8315 |
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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