Ta’anit Bechorot 6858 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10618
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10618 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 6855 | 14 Nisan 10615 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6856 | 14 Nisan 10616 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6857 | 14 Nisan 10617 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6858 | 14 Nisan 10618 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6859 | 14 Nisan 10619 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6860 | 14 Nisan 10620 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6861 | 14 Nisan 10621 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6862 | 14 Nisan 10622 |
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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