Ta’anit Bechorot 9421 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13181
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13181 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 9418 | 14 Nisan 13178 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9419 | 14 Nisan 13179 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9420 | 14 Nisan 13180 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9421 | 12 Nisan 13181 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9422 | 14 Nisan 13182 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9423 | 14 Nisan 13183 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9424 | 14 Nisan 13184 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9425 | 14 Nisan 13185 |
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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