Ta’anit Bechorot 9961 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13721
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13721 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 9958 | 14 Nisan 13718 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9959 | 14 Nisan 13719 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9960 | 14 Nisan 13720 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9961 | 14 Nisan 13721 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9962 | 12 Nisan 13722 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9963 | 14 Nisan 13723 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9964 | 14 Nisan 13724 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9965 | 14 Nisan 13725 |
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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