Ta’anit Bechorot 2578 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6338
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6338 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 2575 | 14 Nisan 6335 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2576 | 14 Nisan 6336 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2577 | 14 Nisan 6337 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2578 | 14 Nisan 6338 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2579 | 14 Nisan 6339 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2580 | 14 Nisan 6340 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2581 | 14 Nisan 6341 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2582 | 14 Nisan 6342 |
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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