Ta’anit Bechorot 8151 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11911
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11911 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 8148 | 14 Nisan 11908 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8149 | 14 Nisan 11909 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8150 | 14 Nisan 11910 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8151 | 14 Nisan 11911 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8152 | 14 Nisan 11912 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8153 | 14 Nisan 11913 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8154 | 14 Nisan 11914 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8155 | 12 Nisan 11915 |
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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