Ta’anit Bechorot 2378 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6138
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6138 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 2375 | 14 Nisan 6135 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2376 | 14 Nisan 6136 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2377 | 12 Nisan 6137 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2378 | 14 Nisan 6138 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2379 | 14 Nisan 6139 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2380 | 14 Nisan 6140 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2381 | 14 Nisan 6141 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2382 | 14 Nisan 6142 |
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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