Ta’anit Bechorot 6763 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10523
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10523 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 6760 | 14 Nisan 10520 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6761 | 14 Nisan 10521 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6762 | 14 Nisan 10522 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6763 | 14 Nisan 10523 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6764 | 14 Nisan 10524 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6765 | 14 Nisan 10525 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6766 | 14 Nisan 10526 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6767 | 14 Nisan 10527 |
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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