Ta’anit Bechorot 2818 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6578
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6578 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 2815 | 14 Nisan 6575 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2816 | 12 Nisan 6576 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2817 | 14 Nisan 6577 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2818 | 14 Nisan 6578 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2819 | 14 Nisan 6579 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2820 | 12 Nisan 6580 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2821 | 14 Nisan 6581 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2822 | 14 Nisan 6582 |
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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