Ta’anit Bechorot 8571 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12331
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12331 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 8568 | 14 Nisan 12328 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8569 | 14 Nisan 12329 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8570 | 14 Nisan 12330 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8571 | 14 Nisan 12331 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8572 | 14 Nisan 12332 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8573 | 14 Nisan 12333 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8574 | 14 Nisan 12334 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8575 | 12 Nisan 12335 |
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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