Ta’anit Bechorot 8631 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12391
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12391 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 8628 | 14 Nisan 12388 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8629 | 12 Nisan 12389 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8630 | 14 Nisan 12390 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8631 | 14 Nisan 12391 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8632 | 14 Nisan 12392 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8633 | 14 Nisan 12393 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8634 | 14 Nisan 12394 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8635 | 14 Nisan 12395 |
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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