Ta’anit Bechorot 5281 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9041
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9041 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 5278 | 14 Nisan 9038 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5279 | 14 Nisan 9039 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5280 | 14 Nisan 9040 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5281 | 14 Nisan 9041 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5282 | 14 Nisan 9042 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5283 | 14 Nisan 9043 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5284 | 14 Nisan 9044 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5285 | 14 Nisan 9045 |
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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