Ta’anit Bechorot 2499 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6259
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6259 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 2496 | 14 Nisan 6256 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2497 | 14 Nisan 6257 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2498 | 12 Nisan 6258 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2499 | 14 Nisan 6259 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2500 | 14 Nisan 6260 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2501 | 14 Nisan 6261 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2502 | 12 Nisan 6262 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2503 | 14 Nisan 6263 |
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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