Ta’anit Bechorot 6406 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10166
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10166 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 6403 | 12 Nisan 10163 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6404 | 14 Nisan 10164 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6405 | 14 Nisan 10165 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6406 | 14 Nisan 10166 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6407 | 14 Nisan 10167 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6408 | 14 Nisan 10168 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6409 | 14 Nisan 10169 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6410 | 14 Nisan 10170 |
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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