Ta’anit Bechorot 6656 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10416
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10416 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 6653 | 14 Nisan 10413 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6654 | 14 Nisan 10414 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6655 | 14 Nisan 10415 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6656 | 14 Nisan 10416 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6657 | 14 Nisan 10417 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6658 | 14 Nisan 10418 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6659 | 14 Nisan 10419 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6660 | 14 Nisan 10420 |
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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