Ta’anit Bechorot 1556 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5316
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5316 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 1553 | 14 Nisan 5313 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1554 | 12 Nisan 5314 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1555 | 14 Nisan 5315 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1556 | 14 Nisan 5316 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1557 | 14 Nisan 5317 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1558 | 12 Nisan 5318 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1559 | 14 Nisan 5319 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1560 | 14 Nisan 5320 |
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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