Ta’anit Bechorot 6523 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10283
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10283 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 6520 | 14 Nisan 10280 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6521 | 12 Nisan 10281 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6522 | 14 Nisan 10282 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6523 | 14 Nisan 10283 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6524 | 12 Nisan 10284 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6525 | 14 Nisan 10285 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6526 | 14 Nisan 10286 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6527 | 14 Nisan 10287 |
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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