Ta’anit Bechorot 2566 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6326
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6326 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 2563 | 14 Nisan 6323 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2564 | 14 Nisan 6324 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2565 | 14 Nisan 6325 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2566 | 12 Nisan 6326 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2567 | 14 Nisan 6327 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2568 | 14 Nisan 6328 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2569 | 12 Nisan 6329 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2570 | 14 Nisan 6330 |
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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