Ta’anit Bechorot 6661 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10421
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10421 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 6658 | 14 Nisan 10418 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6659 | 14 Nisan 10419 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6660 | 14 Nisan 10420 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6661 | 14 Nisan 10421 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6662 | 14 Nisan 10422 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6663 | 14 Nisan 10423 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6664 | 14 Nisan 10424 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6665 | 14 Nisan 10425 |
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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