Ta’anit Bechorot 871 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4631
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4631 occurred 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 868 | 12 Nisan 4628 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 869 | 14 Nisan 4629 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 870 | 14 Nisan 4630 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 871 | 14 Nisan 4631 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 872 | 14 Nisan 4632 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 873 | 14 Nisan 4633 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 874 | 14 Nisan 4634 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 875 | 14 Nisan 4635 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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