Ta’anit Bechorot 2864 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6624
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6624 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 2861 | 14 Nisan 6621 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2862 | 14 Nisan 6622 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2863 | 14 Nisan 6623 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2864 | 14 Nisan 6624 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2865 | 14 Nisan 6625 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2866 | 14 Nisan 6626 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2867 | 12 Nisan 6627 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2868 | 14 Nisan 6628 |
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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