Ta’anit Bechorot 9191 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12951
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12951 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 9188 | 14 Nisan 12948 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9189 | 14 Nisan 12949 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9190 | 14 Nisan 12950 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9191 | 14 Nisan 12951 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9192 | 14 Nisan 12952 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9193 | 14 Nisan 12953 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9194 | 12 Nisan 12954 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9195 | 14 Nisan 12955 |
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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