Ta’anit Bechorot 2244 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6004
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6004 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 2241 | 12 Nisan 6001 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2242 | 14 Nisan 6002 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2243 | 14 Nisan 6003 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2244 | 14 Nisan 6004 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2245 | 14 Nisan 6005 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2246 | 14 Nisan 6006 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2247 | 14 Nisan 6007 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2248 | 12 Nisan 6008 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
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