Ta’anit Bechorot 5811 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9571
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9571 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 5808 | 14 Nisan 9568 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5809 | 14 Nisan 9569 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5810 | 14 Nisan 9570 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5811 | 12 Nisan 9571 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5812 | 14 Nisan 9572 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5813 | 14 Nisan 9573 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5814 | 14 Nisan 9574 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5815 | 14 Nisan 9575 |
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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