Ta’anit Bechorot 6610 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10370
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10370 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 6607 | 14 Nisan 10367 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6608 | 14 Nisan 10368 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6609 | 14 Nisan 10369 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6610 | 14 Nisan 10370 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6611 | 14 Nisan 10371 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6612 | 14 Nisan 10372 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6613 | 14 Nisan 10373 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6614 | 14 Nisan 10374 |
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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