Ta’anit Bechorot 2945 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6705
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6705 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 2942 | 12 Nisan 6702 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2943 | 14 Nisan 6703 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2944 | 14 Nisan 6704 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2945 | 14 Nisan 6705 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2946 | 14 Nisan 6706 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2947 | 14 Nisan 6707 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2948 | 14 Nisan 6708 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2949 | 14 Nisan 6709 |
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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