Ta’anit Bechorot 6918 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10678
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10678 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 6915 | 14 Nisan 10675 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6916 | 14 Nisan 10676 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6917 | 12 Nisan 10677 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6918 | 14 Nisan 10678 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6919 | 14 Nisan 10679 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6920 | 12 Nisan 10680 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6921 | 14 Nisan 10681 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6922 | 14 Nisan 10682 |
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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