Ta’anit Bechorot 2456 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6216
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6216 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 2453 | 14 Nisan 6213 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2454 | 14 Nisan 6214 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2455 | 14 Nisan 6215 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2456 | 14 Nisan 6216 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2457 | 14 Nisan 6217 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2458 | 14 Nisan 6218 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2459 | 14 Nisan 6219 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2460 | 14 Nisan 6220 |
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
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