Ta’anit Bechorot 2571 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6331
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6331 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 2568 | 14 Nisan 6328 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2569 | 12 Nisan 6329 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2570 | 14 Nisan 6330 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2571 | 14 Nisan 6331 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2572 | 14 Nisan 6332 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2573 | 12 Nisan 6333 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2574 | 14 Nisan 6334 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2575 | 14 Nisan 6335 |
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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