Ta’anit Bechorot 2556 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6316
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6316 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 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 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2558 | 14 Nisan 6318 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2559 | 14 Nisan 6319 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2560 | 14 Nisan 6320 |
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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