Ta’anit Bechorot 1256 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5016
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5016 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 1253 | 12 Nisan 5013 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1254 | 14 Nisan 5014 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1255 | 14 Nisan 5015 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1256 | 14 Nisan 5016 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1257 | 14 Nisan 5017 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1258 | 14 Nisan 5018 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1259 | 14 Nisan 5019 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1260 | 12 Nisan 5020 |
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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