Ta’anit Bechorot 5561 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9321
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9321 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 5558 | 14 Nisan 9318 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5559 | 14 Nisan 9319 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5560 | 12 Nisan 9320 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5561 | 14 Nisan 9321 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5562 | 14 Nisan 9322 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5563 | 14 Nisan 9323 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5564 | 12 Nisan 9324 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5565 | 14 Nisan 9325 |
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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