Ta’anit Bechorot 7910 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11670
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11670 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 7907 | 14 Nisan 11667 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7908 | 12 Nisan 11668 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7909 | 14 Nisan 11669 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7910 | 14 Nisan 11670 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7911 | 14 Nisan 11671 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7912 | 12 Nisan 11672 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7913 | 14 Nisan 11673 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7914 | 14 Nisan 11674 |
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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