Ta’anit Bechorot 1016 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4776
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4776 occurred 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 1013 | 12 Nisan 4773 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1014 | 14 Nisan 4774 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1015 | 14 Nisan 4775 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1016 | 14 Nisan 4776 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1017 | 12 Nisan 4777 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1018 | 14 Nisan 4778 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1019 | 14 Nisan 4779 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1020 | 14 Nisan 4780 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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