Ta’anit Bechorot 2286 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6046
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6046 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 2283 | 14 Nisan 6043 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2284 | 14 Nisan 6044 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2285 | 14 Nisan 6045 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2286 | 14 Nisan 6046 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2287 | 14 Nisan 6047 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2288 | 14 Nisan 6048 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2289 | 14 Nisan 6049 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2290 | 14 Nisan 6050 |
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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