Ta’anit Bechorot 9811 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13571
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13571 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 9808 | 14 Nisan 13568 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9809 | 14 Nisan 13569 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9810 | 14 Nisan 13570 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9811 | 14 Nisan 13571 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9812 | 14 Nisan 13572 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9813 | 12 Nisan 13573 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9814 | 14 Nisan 13574 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9815 | 14 Nisan 13575 |
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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