Ta’anit Bechorot 1591 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5351
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5351 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 1588 | 14 Nisan 5348 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1589 | 14 Nisan 5349 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1590 | 14 Nisan 5350 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1591 | 14 Nisan 5351 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1592 | 14 Nisan 5352 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1593 | 14 Nisan 5353 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1594 | 14 Nisan 5354 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1595 | 14 Nisan 5355 |
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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