Ta’anit Bechorot 2668 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6428
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6428 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 2665 | 14 Nisan 6425 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2666 | 14 Nisan 6426 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2667 | 12 Nisan 6427 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2668 | 14 Nisan 6428 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2669 | 14 Nisan 6429 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2670 | 14 Nisan 6430 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2671 | 12 Nisan 6431 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2672 | 14 Nisan 6432 |
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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