Ta’anit Bechorot 2869 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6629
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6629 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 2866 | 14 Nisan 6626 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2867 | 12 Nisan 6627 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2868 | 14 Nisan 6628 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2869 | 14 Nisan 6629 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2870 | 14 Nisan 6630 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2871 | 12 Nisan 6631 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2872 | 14 Nisan 6632 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2873 | 14 Nisan 6633 |
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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