Ta’anit Bechorot 1531 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5291
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5291 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 1528 | 14 Nisan 5288 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1529 | 14 Nisan 5289 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1530 | 14 Nisan 5290 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1531 | 12 Nisan 5291 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1532 | 14 Nisan 5292 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1533 | 14 Nisan 5293 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1534 | 14 Nisan 5294 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1535 | 14 Nisan 5295 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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