Ta’anit Bechorot 2811 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6571
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6571 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 2808 | 14 Nisan 6568 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2809 | 14 Nisan 6569 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2810 | 14 Nisan 6570 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2811 | 14 Nisan 6571 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2812 | 14 Nisan 6572 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2813 | 12 Nisan 6573 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2814 | 14 Nisan 6574 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2815 | 14 Nisan 6575 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
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