Ta’anit Bechorot 6257 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10017
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10017 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 6254 | 12 Nisan 10014 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6255 | 14 Nisan 10015 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6256 | 14 Nisan 10016 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6257 | 14 Nisan 10017 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6258 | 14 Nisan 10018 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6259 | 14 Nisan 10019 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6260 | 14 Nisan 10020 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6261 | 12 Nisan 10021 |
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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