Ta’anit Bechorot 6923 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10683
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10683 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 6920 | 12 Nisan 10680 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6921 | 14 Nisan 10681 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6922 | 14 Nisan 10682 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6923 | 14 Nisan 10683 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6924 | 12 Nisan 10684 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6925 | 14 Nisan 10685 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6926 | 14 Nisan 10686 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6927 | 14 Nisan 10687 |
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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