Ta’anit Bechorot 1916 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5676
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5676 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 1913 | 14 Nisan 5673 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1914 | 14 Nisan 5674 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1915 | 14 Nisan 5675 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1916 | 14 Nisan 5676 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1917 | 14 Nisan 5677 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1918 | 14 Nisan 5678 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1919 | 14 Nisan 5679 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1920 | 14 Nisan 5680 |
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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