Ta’anit Bechorot 6131 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9891
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9891 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 6128 | 14 Nisan 9888 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6129 | 14 Nisan 9889 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6130 | 14 Nisan 9890 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6131 | 14 Nisan 9891 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6132 | 12 Nisan 9892 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6133 | 14 Nisan 9893 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6134 | 14 Nisan 9894 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6135 | 14 Nisan 9895 |
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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