Ta’anit Bechorot 4971 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8731
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8731 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 4968 | 12 Nisan 8728 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4969 | 14 Nisan 8729 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4970 | 14 Nisan 8730 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4971 | 14 Nisan 8731 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4972 | 12 Nisan 8732 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4973 | 14 Nisan 8733 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4974 | 14 Nisan 8734 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4975 | 14 Nisan 8735 |
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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