Ta’anit Bechorot 7108 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10868
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10868 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 7105 | 14 Nisan 10865 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7106 | 14 Nisan 10866 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7107 | 14 Nisan 10867 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7108 | 14 Nisan 10868 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7109 | 14 Nisan 10869 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7110 | 14 Nisan 10870 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7111 | 14 Nisan 10871 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7112 | 14 Nisan 10872 |
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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