Ta’anit Bechorot 2291 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6051
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6051 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 2288 | 14 Nisan 6048 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2289 | 14 Nisan 6049 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2290 | 14 Nisan 6050 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2291 | 14 Nisan 6051 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2292 | 12 Nisan 6052 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2293 | 14 Nisan 6053 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2294 | 14 Nisan 6054 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2295 | 12 Nisan 6055 |
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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