Ta’anit Bechorot 5831 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9591
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9591 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 5828 | 14 Nisan 9588 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5829 | 14 Nisan 9589 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5830 | 14 Nisan 9590 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5831 | 12 Nisan 9591 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5832 | 14 Nisan 9592 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5833 | 14 Nisan 9593 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5834 | 12 Nisan 9594 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5835 | 14 Nisan 9595 |
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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