Ta’anit Bechorot 5061 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8821
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8821 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 5058 | 14 Nisan 8818 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5059 | 14 Nisan 8819 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5060 | 14 Nisan 8820 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5061 | 14 Nisan 8821 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5062 | 14 Nisan 8822 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5063 | 12 Nisan 8823 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5064 | 14 Nisan 8824 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5065 | 14 Nisan 8825 |
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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