Ta’anit Bechorot 2471 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6231
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6231 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 2468 | 12 Nisan 6228 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2469 | 14 Nisan 6229 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2470 | 14 Nisan 6230 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2471 | 12 Nisan 6231 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2472 | 14 Nisan 6232 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2473 | 14 Nisan 6233 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2474 | 14 Nisan 6234 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2475 | 12 Nisan 6235 |
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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