Ta’anit Bechorot 6375 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10135
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10135 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 6372 | 12 Nisan 10132 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6373 | 14 Nisan 10133 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6374 | 14 Nisan 10134 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6375 | 14 Nisan 10135 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6376 | 14 Nisan 10136 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6377 | 14 Nisan 10137 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6378 | 14 Nisan 10138 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6379 | 12 Nisan 10139 |
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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