Ta’anit Bechorot 9891 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13651
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13651 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 9888 | 14 Nisan 13648 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9889 | 14 Nisan 13649 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9890 | 14 Nisan 13650 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9891 | 12 Nisan 13651 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9892 | 14 Nisan 13652 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9893 | 14 Nisan 13653 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9894 | 14 Nisan 13654 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9895 | 14 Nisan 13655 |
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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