Ta’anit Bechorot 7981 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11741
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11741 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 7978 | 14 Nisan 11738 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7979 | 12 Nisan 11739 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7980 | 14 Nisan 11740 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7981 | 14 Nisan 11741 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7982 | 14 Nisan 11742 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7983 | 12 Nisan 11743 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7984 | 14 Nisan 11744 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7985 | 14 Nisan 11745 |
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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