Ta’anit Bechorot 6688 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10448
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10448 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 6685 | 14 Nisan 10445 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6686 | 14 Nisan 10446 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6687 | 14 Nisan 10447 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6688 | 14 Nisan 10448 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6689 | 14 Nisan 10449 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6690 | 14 Nisan 10450 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6691 | 14 Nisan 10451 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6692 | 14 Nisan 10452 |
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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