Ta’anit Bechorot 1696 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5456
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5456 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 1693 | 14 Nisan 5453 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1694 | 14 Nisan 5454 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1695 | 14 Nisan 5455 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1696 | 14 Nisan 5456 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1697 | 14 Nisan 5457 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1698 | 14 Nisan 5458 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1699 | 14 Nisan 5459 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1700 | 12 Nisan 5460 |
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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