Ta’anit Bechorot 6545 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10305
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10305 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 6542 | 14 Nisan 10302 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6543 | 14 Nisan 10303 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6544 | 14 Nisan 10304 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6545 | 14 Nisan 10305 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6546 | 14 Nisan 10306 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6547 | 14 Nisan 10307 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6548 | 12 Nisan 10308 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6549 | 14 Nisan 10309 |
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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