Ta’anit Bechorot 8181 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11941
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11941 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 8178 | 14 Nisan 11938 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8179 | 12 Nisan 11939 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8180 | 14 Nisan 11940 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8181 | 14 Nisan 11941 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8182 | 12 Nisan 11942 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8183 | 14 Nisan 11943 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8184 | 14 Nisan 11944 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8185 | 14 Nisan 11945 |
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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