Ta’anit Bechorot 6693 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10453
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10453 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 6690 | 14 Nisan 10450 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6691 | 14 Nisan 10451 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6692 | 14 Nisan 10452 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6693 | 14 Nisan 10453 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6694 | 14 Nisan 10454 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6695 | 14 Nisan 10455 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6696 | 14 Nisan 10456 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6697 | 12 Nisan 10457 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
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