Ta’anit Bechorot 6324 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10084
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10084 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 6321 | 14 Nisan 10081 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6322 | 14 Nisan 10082 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6323 | 14 Nisan 10083 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6324 | 14 Nisan 10084 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6325 | 12 Nisan 10085 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6326 | 14 Nisan 10086 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6327 | 14 Nisan 10087 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6328 | 12 Nisan 10088 |
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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