Ta’anit Bechorot 2718 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6478
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6478 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 2715 | 12 Nisan 6475 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2716 | 14 Nisan 6476 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2717 | 14 Nisan 6477 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2718 | 12 Nisan 6478 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2719 | 14 Nisan 6479 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2720 | 14 Nisan 6480 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2721 | 14 Nisan 6481 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2722 | 12 Nisan 6482 |
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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