Ta’anit Bechorot 5681 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9441
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9441 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 5678 | 14 Nisan 9438 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5679 | 14 Nisan 9439 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5680 | 14 Nisan 9440 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5681 | 14 Nisan 9441 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5682 | 12 Nisan 9442 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5683 | 14 Nisan 9443 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5684 | 14 Nisan 9444 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5685 | 12 Nisan 9445 |
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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