Ta’anit Bechorot 2828 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6588
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6588 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 2825 | 14 Nisan 6585 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2826 | 14 Nisan 6586 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2827 | 14 Nisan 6587 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2828 | 14 Nisan 6588 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2829 | 14 Nisan 6589 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2830 | 14 Nisan 6590 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2831 | 14 Nisan 6591 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2832 | 14 Nisan 6592 |
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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