Ta’anit Bechorot 6309 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10069
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10069 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 6306 | 14 Nisan 10066 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6307 | 14 Nisan 10067 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6308 | 14 Nisan 10068 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6309 | 14 Nisan 10069 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6310 | 14 Nisan 10070 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6311 | 14 Nisan 10071 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6312 | 14 Nisan 10072 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6313 | 14 Nisan 10073 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
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