Ta’anit Bechorot 6482 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10242
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10242 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 6479 | 14 Nisan 10239 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6480 | 14 Nisan 10240 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6481 | 12 Nisan 10241 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6482 | 14 Nisan 10242 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6483 | 14 Nisan 10243 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6484 | 14 Nisan 10244 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6485 | 14 Nisan 10245 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6486 | 14 Nisan 10246 |
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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