Ta’anit Bechorot 5761 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9521
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9521 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.
Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia
Advertisement
Dates for Ta’anit Bechorot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5758 | 14 Nisan 9518 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5759 | 14 Nisan 9519 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5760 | 12 Nisan 9520 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5761 | 14 Nisan 9521 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5762 | 14 Nisan 9522 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5763 | 14 Nisan 9523 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5764 | 14 Nisan 9524 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5765 | 14 Nisan 9525 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.