Ta’anit Bechorot 6288 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10048
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10048 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 6285 | 14 Nisan 10045 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6286 | 14 Nisan 10046 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6287 | 14 Nisan 10047 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6288 | 14 Nisan 10048 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6289 | 14 Nisan 10049 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6290 | 14 Nisan 10050 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6291 | 14 Nisan 10051 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6292 | 14 Nisan 10052 |
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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