Ta’anit Bechorot 7271 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11031
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11031 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 7268 | 14 Nisan 11028 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7269 | 12 Nisan 11029 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7270 | 14 Nisan 11030 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7271 | 14 Nisan 11031 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7272 | 14 Nisan 11032 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7273 | 14 Nisan 11033 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7274 | 14 Nisan 11034 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7275 | 14 Nisan 11035 |
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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