Ta’anit Bechorot 9211 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12971
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12971 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 9208 | 14 Nisan 12968 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9209 | 14 Nisan 12969 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9210 | 14 Nisan 12970 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9211 | 14 Nisan 12971 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9212 | 14 Nisan 12972 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9213 | 14 Nisan 12973 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9214 | 12 Nisan 12974 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9215 | 14 Nisan 12975 |
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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