Ta’anit Bechorot 7651 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11411
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11411 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 7648 | 14 Nisan 11408 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7649 | 14 Nisan 11409 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7650 | 14 Nisan 11410 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7651 | 14 Nisan 11411 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7652 | 14 Nisan 11412 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7653 | 14 Nisan 11413 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7654 | 14 Nisan 11414 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7655 | 14 Nisan 11415 |
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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