Ta’anit Bechorot 2897 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6657
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6657 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 2894 | 14 Nisan 6654 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2895 | 14 Nisan 6655 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2896 | 14 Nisan 6656 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2897 | 14 Nisan 6657 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2898 | 12 Nisan 6658 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2899 | 14 Nisan 6659 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2900 | 14 Nisan 6660 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2901 | 14 Nisan 6661 |
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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