Ta’anit Bechorot 2271 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6031
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6031 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 2268 | 12 Nisan 6028 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2269 | 14 Nisan 6029 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2270 | 14 Nisan 6030 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2271 | 14 Nisan 6031 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2272 | 14 Nisan 6032 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2273 | 14 Nisan 6033 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2274 | 14 Nisan 6034 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2275 | 12 Nisan 6035 |
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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