Ta’anit Bechorot 6822 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10582
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10582 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 6819 | 12 Nisan 10579 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6820 | 14 Nisan 10580 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6821 | 14 Nisan 10581 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6822 | 12 Nisan 10582 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6823 | 14 Nisan 10583 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6824 | 14 Nisan 10584 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6825 | 14 Nisan 10585 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6826 | 12 Nisan 10586 |
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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