Ta’anit Bechorot 7321 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11081
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11081 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 7318 | 14 Nisan 11078 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7319 | 14 Nisan 11079 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7320 | 12 Nisan 11080 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7321 | 14 Nisan 11081 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7322 | 14 Nisan 11082 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7323 | 14 Nisan 11083 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7324 | 14 Nisan 11084 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7325 | 14 Nisan 11085 |
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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