Ta’anit Bechorot 9051 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12811
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12811 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 9048 | 14 Nisan 12808 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9049 | 12 Nisan 12809 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9050 | 14 Nisan 12810 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9051 | 14 Nisan 12811 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9052 | 12 Nisan 12812 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9053 | 14 Nisan 12813 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9054 | 14 Nisan 12814 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9055 | 14 Nisan 12815 |
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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