Ta’anit Bechorot 6716 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10476
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10476 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 6713 | 14 Nisan 10473 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6714 | 14 Nisan 10474 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6715 | 14 Nisan 10475 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6716 | 14 Nisan 10476 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6717 | 14 Nisan 10477 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6718 | 14 Nisan 10478 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6719 | 14 Nisan 10479 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6720 | 14 Nisan 10480 |
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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