Ta’anit Bechorot 6903 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10663
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10663 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 6900 | 14 Nisan 10660 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6901 | 14 Nisan 10661 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6902 | 14 Nisan 10662 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6903 | 14 Nisan 10663 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6904 | 14 Nisan 10664 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6905 | 14 Nisan 10665 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6906 | 14 Nisan 10666 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6907 | 14 Nisan 10667 |
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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