Ta’anit Bechorot 5451 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9211
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9211 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 5448 | 14 Nisan 9208 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5449 | 14 Nisan 9209 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5450 | 14 Nisan 9210 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5451 | 14 Nisan 9211 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5452 | 14 Nisan 9212 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5453 | 14 Nisan 9213 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5454 | 14 Nisan 9214 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5455 | 14 Nisan 9215 |
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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