Ta’anit Bechorot 6434 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10194
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10194 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 6431 | 14 Nisan 10191 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6432 | 14 Nisan 10192 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6433 | 14 Nisan 10193 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6434 | 14 Nisan 10194 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6435 | 14 Nisan 10195 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6436 | 14 Nisan 10196 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6437 | 14 Nisan 10197 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6438 | 14 Nisan 10198 |
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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