Ta’anit Bechorot 6560 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10320
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10320 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 6557 | 14 Nisan 10317 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6558 | 14 Nisan 10318 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6559 | 14 Nisan 10319 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6560 | 14 Nisan 10320 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6561 | 14 Nisan 10321 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6562 | 14 Nisan 10322 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6563 | 14 Nisan 10323 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6564 | 14 Nisan 10324 |
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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