Ta’anit Bechorot 2494 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6254
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6254 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 2491 | 14 Nisan 6251 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2492 | 14 Nisan 6252 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2493 | 14 Nisan 6253 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2494 | 14 Nisan 6254 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2495 | 12 Nisan 6255 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2496 | 14 Nisan 6256 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2497 | 14 Nisan 6257 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2498 | 12 Nisan 6258 |
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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