Ta’anit Bechorot 6650 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10410
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10410 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 6647 | 14 Nisan 10407 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6648 | 14 Nisan 10408 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6649 | 14 Nisan 10409 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6650 | 12 Nisan 10410 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6651 | 14 Nisan 10411 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6652 | 14 Nisan 10412 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6653 | 14 Nisan 10413 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6654 | 14 Nisan 10414 |
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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