Ta’anit Bechorot 4771 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8531
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8531 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 4768 | 12 Nisan 8528 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4769 | 14 Nisan 8529 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4770 | 14 Nisan 8530 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4771 | 14 Nisan 8531 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4772 | 12 Nisan 8532 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4773 | 14 Nisan 8533 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4774 | 14 Nisan 8534 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4775 | 14 Nisan 8535 |
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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