Ta’anit Bechorot 6161 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9921
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9921 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 6158 | 14 Nisan 9918 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6159 | 14 Nisan 9919 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6160 | 14 Nisan 9920 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6161 | 14 Nisan 9921 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6162 | 14 Nisan 9922 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6163 | 14 Nisan 9923 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6164 | 14 Nisan 9924 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6165 | 14 Nisan 9925 |
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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