Ta’anit Bechorot 6493 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10253
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10253 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 6490 | 14 Nisan 10250 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6491 | 14 Nisan 10251 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6492 | 14 Nisan 10252 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6493 | 14 Nisan 10253 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6494 | 12 Nisan 10254 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6495 | 14 Nisan 10255 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6496 | 14 Nisan 10256 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6497 | 12 Nisan 10257 |
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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