Ta’anit Bechorot 6908 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10668
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10668 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 6905 | 14 Nisan 10665 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6906 | 14 Nisan 10666 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6907 | 14 Nisan 10667 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6908 | 14 Nisan 10668 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6909 | 14 Nisan 10669 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6910 | 14 Nisan 10670 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6911 | 14 Nisan 10671 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6912 | 14 Nisan 10672 |
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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