Ta’anit Bechorot 1956 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5716
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5716 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 1953 | 14 Nisan 5713 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1954 | 12 Nisan 5714 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1955 | 14 Nisan 5715 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1956 | 14 Nisan 5716 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1957 | 14 Nisan 5717 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1958 | 14 Nisan 5718 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1959 | 14 Nisan 5719 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1960 | 14 Nisan 5720 |
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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