Ta’anit Bechorot 2459 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6219
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6219 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 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 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2461 | 14 Nisan 6221 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2462 | 14 Nisan 6222 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2463 | 14 Nisan 6223 |
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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