Ta’anit Bechorot 6843 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10603
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10603 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 6840 | 14 Nisan 10600 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6841 | 14 Nisan 10601 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6842 | 14 Nisan 10602 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6843 | 14 Nisan 10603 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6844 | 14 Nisan 10604 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6845 | 14 Nisan 10605 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6846 | 12 Nisan 10606 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6847 | 14 Nisan 10607 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
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