Ta’anit Bechorot 3001 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6761
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6761 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 2998 | 14 Nisan 6758 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2999 | 14 Nisan 6759 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3000 | 14 Nisan 6760 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3001 | 14 Nisan 6761 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3002 | 14 Nisan 6762 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3003 | 14 Nisan 6763 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3004 | 14 Nisan 6764 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3005 | 14 Nisan 6765 |
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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