Ta’anit Bechorot 7031 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10791
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10791 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 7028 | 14 Nisan 10788 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7029 | 14 Nisan 10789 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7030 | 14 Nisan 10790 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7031 | 14 Nisan 10791 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7032 | 14 Nisan 10792 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7033 | 14 Nisan 10793 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7034 | 14 Nisan 10794 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7035 | 14 Nisan 10795 |
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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