Ta’anit Bechorot 6356 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10116
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10116 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 6353 | 14 Nisan 10113 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6354 | 14 Nisan 10114 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6355 | 12 Nisan 10115 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6356 | 14 Nisan 10116 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6357 | 14 Nisan 10117 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6358 | 14 Nisan 10118 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6359 | 12 Nisan 10119 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6360 | 14 Nisan 10120 |
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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