Ta’anit Bechorot 7951 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11711
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11711 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 7948 | 14 Nisan 11708 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7949 | 14 Nisan 11709 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7950 | 14 Nisan 11710 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7951 | 14 Nisan 11711 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7952 | 14 Nisan 11712 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7953 | 14 Nisan 11713 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7954 | 14 Nisan 11714 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7955 | 14 Nisan 11715 |
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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