Ta’anit Bechorot 7371 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11131
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11131 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 7368 | 14 Nisan 11128 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7369 | 14 Nisan 11129 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7370 | 14 Nisan 11130 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7371 | 14 Nisan 11131 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7372 | 14 Nisan 11132 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7373 | 14 Nisan 11133 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7374 | 12 Nisan 11134 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7375 | 14 Nisan 11135 |
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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