Ta’anit Bechorot 2661 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6421
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6421 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 2658 | 14 Nisan 6418 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2659 | 14 Nisan 6419 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2660 | 14 Nisan 6420 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2661 | 14 Nisan 6421 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2662 | 14 Nisan 6422 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2663 | 14 Nisan 6423 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2664 | 12 Nisan 6424 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2665 | 14 Nisan 6425 |
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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