Ta’anit Bechorot 6721 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10481
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10481 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 6718 | 14 Nisan 10478 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6719 | 14 Nisan 10479 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6720 | 14 Nisan 10480 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6721 | 14 Nisan 10481 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6722 | 14 Nisan 10482 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6723 | 14 Nisan 10483 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6724 | 12 Nisan 10484 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6725 | 14 Nisan 10485 |
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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