Ta’anit Bechorot 2768 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6528
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6528 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 2765 | 14 Nisan 6525 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2766 | 14 Nisan 6526 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2767 | 14 Nisan 6527 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2768 | 14 Nisan 6528 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2769 | 12 Nisan 6529 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2770 | 14 Nisan 6530 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2771 | 14 Nisan 6531 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2772 | 14 Nisan 6532 |
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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