Ta’anit Bechorot 6769 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10529
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10529 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 6766 | 14 Nisan 10526 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6767 | 14 Nisan 10527 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6768 | 12 Nisan 10528 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6769 | 14 Nisan 10529 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6770 | 14 Nisan 10530 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6771 | 12 Nisan 10531 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6772 | 14 Nisan 10532 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6773 | 14 Nisan 10533 |
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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