Ta’anit Bechorot 6883 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10643
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10643 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 6880 | 14 Nisan 10640 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6881 | 14 Nisan 10641 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6882 | 14 Nisan 10642 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6883 | 14 Nisan 10643 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6884 | 14 Nisan 10644 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6885 | 14 Nisan 10645 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6886 | 14 Nisan 10646 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6887 | 14 Nisan 10647 |
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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