Ta’anit Bechorot 2678 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6438
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6438 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 2675 | 14 Nisan 6435 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2676 | 14 Nisan 6436 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2677 | 14 Nisan 6437 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2678 | 14 Nisan 6438 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2679 | 14 Nisan 6439 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2680 | 14 Nisan 6440 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2681 | 14 Nisan 6441 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2682 | 14 Nisan 6442 |
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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