Ta’anit Bechorot 6811 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10571
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10571 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 6808 | 14 Nisan 10568 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6809 | 14 Nisan 10569 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6810 | 14 Nisan 10570 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6811 | 14 Nisan 10571 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6812 | 14 Nisan 10572 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6813 | 14 Nisan 10573 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6814 | 14 Nisan 10574 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6815 | 14 Nisan 10575 |
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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