Ta’anit Bechorot 1266 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5026
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5026 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 1263 | 14 Nisan 5023 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1264 | 12 Nisan 5024 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1265 | 14 Nisan 5025 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1266 | 14 Nisan 5026 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1267 | 14 Nisan 5027 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1268 | 14 Nisan 5028 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1269 | 14 Nisan 5029 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1270 | 14 Nisan 5030 |
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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