Ta’anit Bechorot 6206 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9966
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9966 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 6203 | 12 Nisan 9963 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6204 | 14 Nisan 9964 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6205 | 14 Nisan 9965 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6206 | 14 Nisan 9966 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6207 | 12 Nisan 9967 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6208 | 14 Nisan 9968 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6209 | 14 Nisan 9969 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6210 | 12 Nisan 9970 |
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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