Ta’anit Bechorot 6529 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10289
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10289 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 6526 | 14 Nisan 10286 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6527 | 14 Nisan 10287 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6528 | 12 Nisan 10288 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6529 | 14 Nisan 10289 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6530 | 14 Nisan 10290 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6531 | 14 Nisan 10291 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6532 | 14 Nisan 10292 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6533 | 14 Nisan 10293 |
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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