Ta’anit Bechorot 2885 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6645
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6645 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 2882 | 14 Nisan 6642 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2883 | 14 Nisan 6643 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2884 | 12 Nisan 6644 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2885 | 14 Nisan 6645 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2886 | 14 Nisan 6646 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2887 | 12 Nisan 6647 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2888 | 14 Nisan 6648 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2889 | 14 Nisan 6649 |
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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