Ta’anit Bechorot 2061 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5821
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5821 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 2058 | 14 Nisan 5818 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2059 | 14 Nisan 5819 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2060 | 14 Nisan 5820 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2061 | 14 Nisan 5821 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2062 | 14 Nisan 5822 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2063 | 14 Nisan 5823 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2064 | 14 Nisan 5824 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2065 | 14 Nisan 5825 |
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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