Ta’anit Bechorot 9031 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12791
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12791 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 9028 | 14 Nisan 12788 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9029 | 14 Nisan 12789 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9030 | 14 Nisan 12790 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9031 | 14 Nisan 12791 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9032 | 14 Nisan 12792 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9033 | 14 Nisan 12793 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9034 | 14 Nisan 12794 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9035 | 14 Nisan 12795 |
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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