Ta’anit Bechorot 6599 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10359
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10359 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 6596 | 14 Nisan 10356 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6597 | 14 Nisan 10357 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6598 | 14 Nisan 10358 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6599 | 12 Nisan 10359 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6600 | 14 Nisan 10360 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6601 | 14 Nisan 10361 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6602 | 12 Nisan 10362 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6603 | 14 Nisan 10363 |
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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