Ta’anit Bechorot 8911 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12671
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12671 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 8908 | 14 Nisan 12668 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8909 | 14 Nisan 12669 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8910 | 14 Nisan 12670 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8911 | 14 Nisan 12671 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8912 | 14 Nisan 12672 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8913 | 14 Nisan 12673 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8914 | 14 Nisan 12674 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8915 | 14 Nisan 12675 |
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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