Ta’anit Bechorot 2311 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6071
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6071 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 2308 | 14 Nisan 6068 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2309 | 14 Nisan 6069 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2310 | 14 Nisan 6070 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2311 | 14 Nisan 6071 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2312 | 14 Nisan 6072 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2313 | 14 Nisan 6073 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2314 | 14 Nisan 6074 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2315 | 14 Nisan 6075 |
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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