Ta’anit Bechorot 8961 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12721
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12721 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 8958 | 14 Nisan 12718 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8959 | 14 Nisan 12719 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8960 | 14 Nisan 12720 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8961 | 14 Nisan 12721 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8962 | 14 Nisan 12722 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8963 | 14 Nisan 12723 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8964 | 14 Nisan 12724 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8965 | 14 Nisan 12725 |
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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