Ta’anit Bechorot 6511 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10271
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10271 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 6508 | 12 Nisan 10268 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6509 | 14 Nisan 10269 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6510 | 14 Nisan 10270 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6511 | 14 Nisan 10271 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6512 | 14 Nisan 10272 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6513 | 14 Nisan 10273 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6514 | 14 Nisan 10274 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6515 | 14 Nisan 10275 |
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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