Ta’anit Bechorot 1856 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5616
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5616 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 1853 | 14 Nisan 5613 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1854 | 14 Nisan 5614 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1855 | 14 Nisan 5615 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1856 | 12 Nisan 5616 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1857 | 14 Nisan 5617 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1858 | 14 Nisan 5618 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1859 | 14 Nisan 5619 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1860 | 14 Nisan 5620 |
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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