Ta’anit Bechorot 2628 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6388
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6388 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 2625 | 14 Nisan 6385 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2626 | 14 Nisan 6386 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2627 | 14 Nisan 6387 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2628 | 14 Nisan 6388 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2629 | 14 Nisan 6389 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2630 | 14 Nisan 6390 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2631 | 14 Nisan 6391 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2632 | 14 Nisan 6392 |
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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