Ta’anit Bechorot 6467 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10227
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10227 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 6464 | 14 Nisan 10224 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6465 | 14 Nisan 10225 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6466 | 14 Nisan 10226 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6467 | 14 Nisan 10227 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6468 | 14 Nisan 10228 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6469 | 14 Nisan 10229 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6470 | 14 Nisan 10230 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6471 | 14 Nisan 10231 |
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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