Ta’anit Bechorot 9371 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13131
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13131 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 9368 | 14 Nisan 13128 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9369 | 14 Nisan 13129 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9370 | 12 Nisan 13130 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9371 | 14 Nisan 13131 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9372 | 14 Nisan 13132 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9373 | 14 Nisan 13133 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9374 | 14 Nisan 13134 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9375 | 14 Nisan 13135 |
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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