Ta’anit Bechorot 1816 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5576
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5576 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 1813 | 14 Nisan 5573 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1814 | 14 Nisan 5574 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1815 | 14 Nisan 5575 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1816 | 14 Nisan 5576 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1817 | 14 Nisan 5577 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1818 | 14 Nisan 5578 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1819 | 14 Nisan 5579 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1820 | 14 Nisan 5580 |
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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