Ta’anit Bechorot 8331 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12091
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12091 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 8328 | 12 Nisan 12088 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8329 | 14 Nisan 12089 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8330 | 14 Nisan 12090 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8331 | 12 Nisan 12091 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8332 | 14 Nisan 12092 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8333 | 14 Nisan 12093 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8334 | 14 Nisan 12094 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8335 | 12 Nisan 12095 |
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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