Ta’anit Bechorot 6391 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10151
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10151 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 6388 | 14 Nisan 10148 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6389 | 14 Nisan 10149 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6390 | 14 Nisan 10150 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6391 | 14 Nisan 10151 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6392 | 14 Nisan 10152 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6393 | 14 Nisan 10153 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6394 | 14 Nisan 10154 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6395 | 14 Nisan 10155 |
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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