Ta’anit Bechorot 8951 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12711
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12711 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 8948 | 14 Nisan 12708 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8949 | 14 Nisan 12709 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8950 | 12 Nisan 12710 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8951 | 14 Nisan 12711 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8952 | 14 Nisan 12712 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8953 | 14 Nisan 12713 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8954 | 12 Nisan 12714 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8955 | 14 Nisan 12715 |
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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