Ta’anit Bechorot 8371 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12131
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12131 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 8368 | 14 Nisan 12128 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8369 | 14 Nisan 12129 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8370 | 14 Nisan 12130 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8371 | 14 Nisan 12131 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8372 | 14 Nisan 12132 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8373 | 14 Nisan 12133 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8374 | 14 Nisan 12134 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8375 | 12 Nisan 12135 |
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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