Ta’anit Bechorot 6001 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9761
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9761 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 5998 | 14 Nisan 9758 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5999 | 14 Nisan 9759 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6000 | 12 Nisan 9760 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6001 | 14 Nisan 9761 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6002 | 14 Nisan 9762 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6003 | 12 Nisan 9763 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6004 | 14 Nisan 9764 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6005 | 14 Nisan 9765 |
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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