Ta’anit Bechorot 8671 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12431
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12431 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.
Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia
Advertisement
Dates for Ta’anit Bechorot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8668 | 14 Nisan 12428 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8669 | 14 Nisan 12429 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8670 | 14 Nisan 12430 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8671 | 14 Nisan 12431 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8672 | 14 Nisan 12432 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8673 | 12 Nisan 12433 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8674 | 14 Nisan 12434 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8675 | 14 Nisan 12435 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.