Ta’anit Bechorot 6317 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10077
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10077 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 6314 | 14 Nisan 10074 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6315 | 14 Nisan 10075 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6316 | 14 Nisan 10076 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6317 | 14 Nisan 10077 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6318 | 14 Nisan 10078 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6319 | 14 Nisan 10079 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6320 | 14 Nisan 10080 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6321 | 14 Nisan 10081 |
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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