Ta’anit Bechorot 3058 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6818
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6818 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 3055 | 14 Nisan 6815 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3056 | 14 Nisan 6816 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3057 | 14 Nisan 6817 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3058 | 14 Nisan 6818 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3059 | 14 Nisan 6819 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3060 | 12 Nisan 6820 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3061 | 14 Nisan 6821 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3062 | 14 Nisan 6822 |
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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