Ta’anit Bechorot 8511 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12271
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12271 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 8508 | 14 Nisan 12268 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8509 | 14 Nisan 12269 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8510 | 14 Nisan 12270 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8511 | 14 Nisan 12271 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8512 | 14 Nisan 12272 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8513 | 14 Nisan 12273 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8514 | 14 Nisan 12274 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8515 | 14 Nisan 12275 |
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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