Ta’anit Bechorot 6670 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10430
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10430 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 6667 | 14 Nisan 10427 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6668 | 14 Nisan 10428 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6669 | 14 Nisan 10429 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6670 | 12 Nisan 10430 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6671 | 14 Nisan 10431 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6672 | 14 Nisan 10432 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6673 | 12 Nisan 10433 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6674 | 14 Nisan 10434 |
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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