Ta’anit Bechorot 3106 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6866
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6866 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 3103 | 14 Nisan 6863 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3104 | 14 Nisan 6864 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3105 | 14 Nisan 6865 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3106 | 14 Nisan 6866 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3107 | 14 Nisan 6867 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3108 | 14 Nisan 6868 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3109 | 14 Nisan 6869 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3110 | 14 Nisan 6870 |
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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