Ta’anit Bechorot 2501 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6261
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6261 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 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 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2504 | 14 Nisan 6264 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2505 | 14 Nisan 6265 |
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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