Ta’anit Bechorot 961 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4721
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4721 occurred 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 958 | 14 Nisan 4718 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 959 | 12 Nisan 4719 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 960 | 14 Nisan 4720 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 961 | 14 Nisan 4721 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 962 | 12 Nisan 4722 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 963 | 14 Nisan 4723 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 964 | 14 Nisan 4724 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 965 | 14 Nisan 4725 |
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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