Ta’anit Bechorot 9611 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13371
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13371 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 9608 | 14 Nisan 13368 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9609 | 14 Nisan 13369 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9610 | 12 Nisan 13370 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9611 | 14 Nisan 13371 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9612 | 14 Nisan 13372 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9613 | 12 Nisan 13373 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9614 | 14 Nisan 13374 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9615 | 14 Nisan 13375 |
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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