Ta’anit Bechorot 5201 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8961
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8961 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 5198 | 14 Nisan 8958 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5199 | 14 Nisan 8959 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5200 | 14 Nisan 8960 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5201 | 14 Nisan 8961 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5202 | 14 Nisan 8962 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5203 | 14 Nisan 8963 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5204 | 14 Nisan 8964 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5205 | 14 Nisan 8965 |
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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