Ta’anit Bechorot 6071 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9831
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9831 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 6068 | 14 Nisan 9828 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6069 | 14 Nisan 9829 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6070 | 14 Nisan 9830 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6071 | 14 Nisan 9831 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6072 | 14 Nisan 9832 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6073 | 14 Nisan 9833 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6074 | 14 Nisan 9834 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6075 | 14 Nisan 9835 |
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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