Ta’anit Bechorot 6296 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10056
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10056 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 6293 | 14 Nisan 10053 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6294 | 14 Nisan 10054 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6295 | 14 Nisan 10055 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6296 | 14 Nisan 10056 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6297 | 14 Nisan 10057 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6298 | 14 Nisan 10058 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6299 | 14 Nisan 10059 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6300 | 14 Nisan 10060 |
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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