Ta’anit Bechorot 6271 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10031
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10031 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 6268 | 14 Nisan 10028 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6269 | 14 Nisan 10029 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6270 | 14 Nisan 10030 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6271 | 14 Nisan 10031 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6272 | 14 Nisan 10032 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6273 | 14 Nisan 10033 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6274 | 12 Nisan 10034 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6275 | 14 Nisan 10035 |
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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