Ta’anit Bechorot 6588 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10348
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10348 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 6585 | 14 Nisan 10345 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6586 | 14 Nisan 10346 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6587 | 14 Nisan 10347 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6588 | 14 Nisan 10348 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6589 | 14 Nisan 10349 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6590 | 14 Nisan 10350 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6591 | 14 Nisan 10351 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6592 | 12 Nisan 10352 |
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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