Ta’anit Bechorot 6485 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10245
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10245 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 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 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6487 | 14 Nisan 10247 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6488 | 14 Nisan 10248 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6489 | 14 Nisan 10249 |
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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