Ta’anit Bechorot 6871 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10631
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10631 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 6868 | 14 Nisan 10628 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6869 | 14 Nisan 10629 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6870 | 14 Nisan 10630 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6871 | 14 Nisan 10631 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6872 | 14 Nisan 10632 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6873 | 12 Nisan 10633 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6874 | 14 Nisan 10634 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6875 | 14 Nisan 10635 |
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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