Ta’anit Bechorot 6461 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10221
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10221 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 6458 | 14 Nisan 10218 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6459 | 14 Nisan 10219 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6460 | 14 Nisan 10220 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6461 | 14 Nisan 10221 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6462 | 14 Nisan 10222 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6463 | 14 Nisan 10223 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6464 | 14 Nisan 10224 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6465 | 14 Nisan 10225 |
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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