Ta’anit Bechorot 8211 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11971
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11971 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 8208 | 14 Nisan 11968 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8209 | 14 Nisan 11969 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8210 | 12 Nisan 11970 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8211 | 14 Nisan 11971 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8212 | 14 Nisan 11972 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8213 | 12 Nisan 11973 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8214 | 14 Nisan 11974 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8215 | 14 Nisan 11975 |
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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