Ta’anit Bechorot 3069 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6829
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6829 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 3066 | 14 Nisan 6826 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3067 | 12 Nisan 6827 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3068 | 14 Nisan 6828 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3069 | 14 Nisan 6829 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3070 | 14 Nisan 6830 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3071 | 14 Nisan 6831 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3072 | 14 Nisan 6832 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3073 | 14 Nisan 6833 |
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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