Ta’anit Bechorot 6171 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9931
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9931 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 6168 | 14 Nisan 9928 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6169 | 14 Nisan 9929 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6170 | 14 Nisan 9930 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6171 | 14 Nisan 9931 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6172 | 14 Nisan 9932 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6173 | 14 Nisan 9933 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6174 | 14 Nisan 9934 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6175 | 14 Nisan 9935 |
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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