Ta’anit Bechorot 6675 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10435
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10435 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 6672 | 14 Nisan 10432 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6673 | 12 Nisan 10433 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6674 | 14 Nisan 10434 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6675 | 14 Nisan 10435 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6676 | 14 Nisan 10436 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6677 | 12 Nisan 10437 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6678 | 14 Nisan 10438 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6679 | 14 Nisan 10439 |
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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