Ta’anit Bechorot 6499 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10259
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10259 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 6496 | 14 Nisan 10256 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6497 | 12 Nisan 10257 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6498 | 14 Nisan 10258 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6499 | 14 Nisan 10259 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6500 | 14 Nisan 10260 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6501 | 12 Nisan 10261 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6502 | 14 Nisan 10262 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6503 | 14 Nisan 10263 |
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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