Ta’anit Bechorot 9571 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13331
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13331 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 9568 | 14 Nisan 13328 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9569 | 14 Nisan 13329 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9570 | 12 Nisan 13330 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9571 | 14 Nisan 13331 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9572 | 14 Nisan 13332 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9573 | 14 Nisan 13333 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9574 | 14 Nisan 13334 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9575 | 14 Nisan 13335 |
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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