Ta’anit Bechorot 9871 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13631
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13631 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 9868 | 14 Nisan 13628 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9869 | 14 Nisan 13629 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9870 | 14 Nisan 13630 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9871 | 12 Nisan 13631 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9872 | 14 Nisan 13632 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9873 | 14 Nisan 13633 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9874 | 14 Nisan 13634 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9875 | 14 Nisan 13635 |
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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