Ta’anit Bechorot 2631 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6391
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6391 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 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 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2633 | 14 Nisan 6393 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2634 | 14 Nisan 6394 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2635 | 14 Nisan 6395 |
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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