Ta’anit Bechorot 2644 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6404
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6404 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 2641 | 14 Nisan 6401 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2642 | 14 Nisan 6402 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2643 | 14 Nisan 6403 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2644 | 12 Nisan 6404 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2645 | 14 Nisan 6405 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2646 | 14 Nisan 6406 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2647 | 14 Nisan 6407 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2648 | 14 Nisan 6408 |
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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