Ta’anit Bechorot 6348 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10108
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10108 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 6345 | 12 Nisan 10105 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6346 | 14 Nisan 10106 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6347 | 14 Nisan 10107 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6348 | 14 Nisan 10108 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6349 | 14 Nisan 10109 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6350 | 14 Nisan 10110 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6351 | 14 Nisan 10111 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6352 | 12 Nisan 10112 |
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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