Ta’anit Bechorot 2685 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6445
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6445 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 2682 | 14 Nisan 6442 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2683 | 14 Nisan 6443 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2684 | 14 Nisan 6444 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2685 | 14 Nisan 6445 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2686 | 14 Nisan 6446 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2687 | 14 Nisan 6447 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2688 | 14 Nisan 6448 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2689 | 14 Nisan 6449 |
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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