Ta’anit Bechorot 1201 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4961
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4961 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 1198 | 14 Nisan 4958 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1199 | 14 Nisan 4959 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1200 | 14 Nisan 4960 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1201 | 14 Nisan 4961 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1202 | 14 Nisan 4962 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1203 | 14 Nisan 4963 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1204 | 14 Nisan 4964 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1205 | 14 Nisan 4965 |
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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