Ta’anit Bechorot 2791 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6551
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6551 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 2788 | 14 Nisan 6548 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2789 | 12 Nisan 6549 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2790 | 14 Nisan 6550 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2791 | 14 Nisan 6551 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2792 | 14 Nisan 6552 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2793 | 12 Nisan 6553 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2794 | 14 Nisan 6554 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2795 | 14 Nisan 6555 |
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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