Ta’anit Bechorot 2591 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6351
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6351 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 2588 | 14 Nisan 6348 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2589 | 14 Nisan 6349 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2590 | 14 Nisan 6350 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2591 | 14 Nisan 6351 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2592 | 14 Nisan 6352 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2593 | 12 Nisan 6353 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2594 | 14 Nisan 6354 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2595 | 14 Nisan 6355 |
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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