Ta’anit Bechorot 2761 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6521
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6521 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 2758 | 14 Nisan 6518 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2759 | 14 Nisan 6519 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2760 | 14 Nisan 6520 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2761 | 14 Nisan 6521 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2762 | 12 Nisan 6522 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2763 | 14 Nisan 6523 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2764 | 14 Nisan 6524 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2765 | 14 Nisan 6525 |
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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