Ta’anit Bechorot 8791 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12551
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12551 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 8788 | 14 Nisan 12548 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8789 | 14 Nisan 12549 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8790 | 14 Nisan 12550 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8791 | 14 Nisan 12551 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8792 | 14 Nisan 12552 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8793 | 14 Nisan 12553 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8794 | 14 Nisan 12554 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8795 | 14 Nisan 12555 |
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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