Ta’anit Bechorot 8831 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12591
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12591 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 8828 | 14 Nisan 12588 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8829 | 12 Nisan 12589 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8830 | 14 Nisan 12590 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8831 | 14 Nisan 12591 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8832 | 14 Nisan 12592 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8833 | 14 Nisan 12593 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8834 | 14 Nisan 12594 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8835 | 14 Nisan 12595 |
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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