Ta’anit Bechorot 6518 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10278
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10278 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 6515 | 14 Nisan 10275 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6516 | 14 Nisan 10276 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6517 | 14 Nisan 10277 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6518 | 14 Nisan 10278 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6519 | 14 Nisan 10279 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6520 | 14 Nisan 10280 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6521 | 12 Nisan 10281 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6522 | 14 Nisan 10282 |
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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