Ta’anit Bechorot 2553 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6313
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6313 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 2550 | 14 Nisan 6310 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2551 | 14 Nisan 6311 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2552 | 14 Nisan 6312 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2553 | 14 Nisan 6313 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2554 | 14 Nisan 6314 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2555 | 14 Nisan 6315 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2556 | 14 Nisan 6316 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2557 | 14 Nisan 6317 |
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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