Ta’anit Bechorot 531 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4291
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4291 occurred 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 528 | 14 Nisan 4288 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 529 | 14 Nisan 4289 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 530 | 14 Nisan 4290 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 531 | 14 Nisan 4291 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 532 | 14 Nisan 4292 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 533 | 14 Nisan 4293 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 534 | 14 Nisan 4294 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 535 | 14 Nisan 4295 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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