Ta’anit Bechorot 6625 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10385
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10385 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 6622 | 14 Nisan 10382 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6623 | 14 Nisan 10383 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6624 | 14 Nisan 10384 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6625 | 14 Nisan 10385 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6626 | 12 Nisan 10386 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6627 | 14 Nisan 10387 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6628 | 14 Nisan 10388 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6629 | 14 Nisan 10389 |
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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