Ta’anit Bechorot 6231 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9991
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9991 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 6228 | 14 Nisan 9988 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6229 | 14 Nisan 9989 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6230 | 14 Nisan 9990 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6231 | 14 Nisan 9991 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6232 | 14 Nisan 9992 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6233 | 14 Nisan 9993 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6234 | 12 Nisan 9994 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6235 | 14 Nisan 9995 |
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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