Ta’anit Bechorot 7501 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11261
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11261 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 7498 | 14 Nisan 11258 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7499 | 14 Nisan 11259 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7500 | 14 Nisan 11260 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7501 | 14 Nisan 11261 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7502 | 14 Nisan 11262 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7503 | 14 Nisan 11263 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7504 | 14 Nisan 11264 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7505 | 14 Nisan 11265 |
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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