Ta’anit Bechorot 2342 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6102
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6102 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 2339 | 14 Nisan 6099 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2340 | 14 Nisan 6100 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2341 | 14 Nisan 6101 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2342 | 14 Nisan 6102 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2343 | 14 Nisan 6103 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2344 | 14 Nisan 6104 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2345 | 14 Nisan 6105 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2346 | 12 Nisan 6106 |
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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