Ta’anit Bechorot 2586 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6346
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6346 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 2583 | 14 Nisan 6343 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2584 | 14 Nisan 6344 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2585 | 14 Nisan 6345 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2586 | 14 Nisan 6346 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2587 | 14 Nisan 6347 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2588 | 14 Nisan 6348 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2589 | 14 Nisan 6349 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2590 | 14 Nisan 6350 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
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