Ta’anit Bechorot 3168 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6928
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6928 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 3165 | 12 Nisan 6925 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3166 | 14 Nisan 6926 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3167 | 14 Nisan 6927 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3168 | 14 Nisan 6928 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3169 | 14 Nisan 6929 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3170 | 14 Nisan 6930 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3171 | 14 Nisan 6931 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3172 | 14 Nisan 6932 |
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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