Ta’anit Bechorot 2783 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6543
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6543 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 2780 | 14 Nisan 6540 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2781 | 14 Nisan 6541 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2782 | 14 Nisan 6542 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2783 | 14 Nisan 6543 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2784 | 14 Nisan 6544 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2785 | 14 Nisan 6545 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2786 | 14 Nisan 6546 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2787 | 14 Nisan 6547 |
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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