Ta’anit Bechorot 2393 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6153
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6153 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 2390 | 12 Nisan 6150 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2391 | 14 Nisan 6151 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2392 | 14 Nisan 6152 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2393 | 12 Nisan 6153 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2394 | 14 Nisan 6154 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2395 | 14 Nisan 6155 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2396 | 14 Nisan 6156 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2397 | 12 Nisan 6157 |
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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