Ta’anit Bechorot 6540 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10300
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10300 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 6537 | 14 Nisan 10297 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6538 | 14 Nisan 10298 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6539 | 14 Nisan 10299 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6540 | 14 Nisan 10300 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6541 | 14 Nisan 10301 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6542 | 14 Nisan 10302 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6543 | 14 Nisan 10303 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6544 | 14 Nisan 10304 |
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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