Ta’anit Bechorot 6644 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10404
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10404 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 6641 | 14 Nisan 10401 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6642 | 14 Nisan 10402 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6643 | 14 Nisan 10403 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6644 | 14 Nisan 10404 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6645 | 14 Nisan 10405 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6646 | 12 Nisan 10406 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6647 | 14 Nisan 10407 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6648 | 14 Nisan 10408 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
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