Ta’anit Bechorot 2858 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6618
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6618 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 2855 | 14 Nisan 6615 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2856 | 14 Nisan 6616 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2857 | 14 Nisan 6617 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2858 | 14 Nisan 6618 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2859 | 14 Nisan 6619 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2860 | 14 Nisan 6620 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2861 | 14 Nisan 6621 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2862 | 14 Nisan 6622 |
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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