Ta’anit Bechorot 1996 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5756
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5756 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 1993 | 14 Nisan 5753 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1994 | 12 Nisan 5754 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1995 | 14 Nisan 5755 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1996 | 14 Nisan 5756 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1997 | 14 Nisan 5757 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1998 | 14 Nisan 5758 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1999 | 14 Nisan 5759 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2000 | 14 Nisan 5760 |
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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