Ta’anit Bechorot 7810 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11570
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11570 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 7807 | 14 Nisan 11567 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7808 | 14 Nisan 11568 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7809 | 14 Nisan 11569 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7810 | 12 Nisan 11570 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7811 | 14 Nisan 11571 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7812 | 14 Nisan 11572 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7813 | 14 Nisan 11573 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7814 | 12 Nisan 11574 |
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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