Ta’anit Bechorot 6757 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10517
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10517 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 6754 | 14 Nisan 10514 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6755 | 12 Nisan 10515 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6756 | 14 Nisan 10516 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6757 | 14 Nisan 10517 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6758 | 14 Nisan 10518 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6759 | 14 Nisan 10519 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6760 | 14 Nisan 10520 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6761 | 14 Nisan 10521 |
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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