Ta’anit Bechorot 2523 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6283
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6283 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 2520 | 14 Nisan 6280 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2521 | 14 Nisan 6281 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2522 | 12 Nisan 6282 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2523 | 14 Nisan 6283 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2524 | 14 Nisan 6284 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2525 | 14 Nisan 6285 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2526 | 14 Nisan 6286 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2527 | 14 Nisan 6287 |
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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