Ta’anit Bechorot 1796 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5556
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5556 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 1793 | 14 Nisan 5553 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1794 | 14 Nisan 5554 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1795 | 14 Nisan 5555 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1796 | 14 Nisan 5556 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1797 | 14 Nisan 5557 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1798 | 12 Nisan 5558 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1799 | 14 Nisan 5559 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1800 | 14 Nisan 5560 |
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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