Ta’anit Bechorot 6604 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10364
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10364 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 6601 | 14 Nisan 10361 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6602 | 12 Nisan 10362 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6603 | 14 Nisan 10363 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6604 | 14 Nisan 10364 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6605 | 14 Nisan 10365 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6606 | 12 Nisan 10366 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6607 | 14 Nisan 10367 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6608 | 14 Nisan 10368 |
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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