Ta’anit Bechorot 2561 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6321
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6321 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 2558 | 14 Nisan 6318 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2559 | 14 Nisan 6319 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2560 | 14 Nisan 6320 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2561 | 14 Nisan 6321 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2562 | 14 Nisan 6322 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2563 | 14 Nisan 6323 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2564 | 14 Nisan 6324 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2565 | 14 Nisan 6325 |
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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