Ta’anit Bechorot 7221 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10981
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10981 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 7218 | 12 Nisan 10978 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7219 | 14 Nisan 10979 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7220 | 14 Nisan 10980 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7221 | 14 Nisan 10981 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7222 | 12 Nisan 10982 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7223 | 14 Nisan 10983 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7224 | 14 Nisan 10984 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7225 | 14 Nisan 10985 |
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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