Ta’anit Bechorot 6937 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10697
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10697 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 6934 | 14 Nisan 10694 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6935 | 14 Nisan 10695 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6936 | 14 Nisan 10696 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6937 | 14 Nisan 10697 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6938 | 14 Nisan 10698 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6939 | 14 Nisan 10699 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6940 | 14 Nisan 10700 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6941 | 14 Nisan 10701 |
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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