Ta’anit Bechorot 7671 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11431
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11431 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 7668 | 14 Nisan 11428 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7669 | 14 Nisan 11429 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7670 | 14 Nisan 11430 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7671 | 14 Nisan 11431 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7672 | 14 Nisan 11432 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7673 | 14 Nisan 11433 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7674 | 14 Nisan 11434 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7675 | 14 Nisan 11435 |
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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