Ta’anit Bechorot 2596 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6356
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6356 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 2593 | 12 Nisan 6353 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2594 | 14 Nisan 6354 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2595 | 14 Nisan 6355 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2596 | 14 Nisan 6356 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2597 | 12 Nisan 6357 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2598 | 14 Nisan 6358 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2599 | 14 Nisan 6359 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2600 | 12 Nisan 6360 |
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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