Ta’anit Bechorot 1686 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5446
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5446 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 1683 | 12 Nisan 5443 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1684 | 14 Nisan 5444 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1685 | 14 Nisan 5445 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1686 | 14 Nisan 5446 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1687 | 14 Nisan 5447 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1688 | 14 Nisan 5448 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1689 | 14 Nisan 5449 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1690 | 14 Nisan 5450 |
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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