Ta’anit Bechorot 4871 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8631
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8631 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 4868 | 14 Nisan 8628 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4869 | 14 Nisan 8629 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4870 | 12 Nisan 8630 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4871 | 14 Nisan 8631 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4872 | 14 Nisan 8632 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4873 | 14 Nisan 8633 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4874 | 12 Nisan 8634 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4875 | 14 Nisan 8635 |
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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