Ta’anit Bechorot 6971 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10731
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10731 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 6968 | 14 Nisan 10728 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6969 | 14 Nisan 10729 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6970 | 14 Nisan 10730 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6971 | 12 Nisan 10731 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6972 | 14 Nisan 10732 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6973 | 14 Nisan 10733 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6974 | 14 Nisan 10734 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6975 | 12 Nisan 10735 |
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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