Ta’anit Bechorot 6928 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10688
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10688 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 6925 | 14 Nisan 10685 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6926 | 14 Nisan 10686 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6927 | 14 Nisan 10687 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6928 | 14 Nisan 10688 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6929 | 14 Nisan 10689 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6930 | 14 Nisan 10690 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6931 | 14 Nisan 10691 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6932 | 14 Nisan 10692 |
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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