Ta’anit Bechorot 6578 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10338
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10338 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 6575 | 12 Nisan 10335 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6576 | 14 Nisan 10336 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6577 | 14 Nisan 10337 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6578 | 14 Nisan 10338 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6579 | 12 Nisan 10339 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6580 | 14 Nisan 10340 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6581 | 14 Nisan 10341 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6582 | 14 Nisan 10342 |
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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