Ta’anit Bechorot 6421 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10181
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10181 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 6418 | 14 Nisan 10178 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6419 | 14 Nisan 10179 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6420 | 14 Nisan 10180 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6421 | 14 Nisan 10181 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6422 | 14 Nisan 10182 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6423 | 12 Nisan 10183 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6424 | 14 Nisan 10184 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6425 | 14 Nisan 10185 |
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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