Ta’anit Bechorot 9391 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13151
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13151 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 9388 | 14 Nisan 13148 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9389 | 14 Nisan 13149 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9390 | 12 Nisan 13150 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9391 | 14 Nisan 13151 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9392 | 14 Nisan 13152 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9393 | 14 Nisan 13153 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9394 | 12 Nisan 13154 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9395 | 14 Nisan 13155 |
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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