Ta’anit Bechorot 5871 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9631
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9631 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 5868 | 14 Nisan 9628 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5869 | 14 Nisan 9629 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5870 | 14 Nisan 9630 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5871 | 14 Nisan 9631 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5872 | 14 Nisan 9632 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5873 | 14 Nisan 9633 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5874 | 14 Nisan 9634 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5875 | 14 Nisan 9635 |
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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