Ta’anit Bechorot 831 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4591
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4591 occurred 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 828 | 14 Nisan 4588 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 829 | 14 Nisan 4589 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 830 | 14 Nisan 4590 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 831 | 14 Nisan 4591 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 832 | 14 Nisan 4592 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 833 | 14 Nisan 4593 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 834 | 14 Nisan 4594 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 835 | 14 Nisan 4595 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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