Ta’anit Bechorot 7301 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11061
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11061 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 7298 | 14 Nisan 11058 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7299 | 14 Nisan 11059 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7300 | 14 Nisan 11060 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7301 | 14 Nisan 11061 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7302 | 14 Nisan 11062 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7303 | 14 Nisan 11063 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7304 | 14 Nisan 11064 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7305 | 14 Nisan 11065 |
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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