Ta’anit Bechorot 7431 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11191
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11191 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 7428 | 14 Nisan 11188 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7429 | 14 Nisan 11189 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7430 | 14 Nisan 11190 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7431 | 14 Nisan 11191 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7432 | 14 Nisan 11192 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7433 | 14 Nisan 11193 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7434 | 14 Nisan 11194 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7435 | 14 Nisan 11195 |
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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