Ta’anit Bechorot 2842 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6602
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6602 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 2839 | 14 Nisan 6599 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2840 | 12 Nisan 6600 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2841 | 14 Nisan 6601 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2842 | 14 Nisan 6602 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2843 | 14 Nisan 6603 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2844 | 12 Nisan 6604 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2845 | 14 Nisan 6605 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2846 | 14 Nisan 6606 |
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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