Ta’anit Bechorot 5231 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8991
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8991 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 5228 | 14 Nisan 8988 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5229 | 14 Nisan 8989 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5230 | 14 Nisan 8990 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5231 | 14 Nisan 8991 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5232 | 12 Nisan 8992 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5233 | 14 Nisan 8993 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5234 | 14 Nisan 8994 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5235 | 14 Nisan 8995 |
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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