Ta’anit Bechorot 2411 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6171
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6171 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 2408 | 14 Nisan 6168 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2409 | 14 Nisan 6169 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2410 | 14 Nisan 6170 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2411 | 14 Nisan 6171 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2412 | 14 Nisan 6172 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2413 | 14 Nisan 6173 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2414 | 14 Nisan 6174 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2415 | 14 Nisan 6175 |
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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