Ta’anit Bechorot 7601 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11361
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11361 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 7598 | 14 Nisan 11358 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7599 | 14 Nisan 11359 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7600 | 14 Nisan 11360 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7601 | 14 Nisan 11361 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7602 | 14 Nisan 11362 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7603 | 14 Nisan 11363 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7604 | 14 Nisan 11364 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7605 | 14 Nisan 11365 |
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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