Ta’anit Bechorot 8411 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12171
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12171 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 8408 | 14 Nisan 12168 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8409 | 14 Nisan 12169 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8410 | 14 Nisan 12170 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8411 | 14 Nisan 12171 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8412 | 14 Nisan 12172 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8413 | 14 Nisan 12173 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8414 | 14 Nisan 12174 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8415 | 14 Nisan 12175 |
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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