Ta’anit Bechorot 5881 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9641
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9641 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 5878 | 12 Nisan 9638 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5879 | 14 Nisan 9639 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5880 | 14 Nisan 9640 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5881 | 14 Nisan 9641 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5882 | 12 Nisan 9642 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5883 | 14 Nisan 9643 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5884 | 14 Nisan 9644 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5885 | 12 Nisan 9645 |
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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