Ta’anit Bechorot 2056 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5816
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5816 occurs at dawn 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 2053 | 14 Nisan 5813 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2054 | 14 Nisan 5814 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2055 | 14 Nisan 5815 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2056 | 14 Nisan 5816 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2057 | 14 Nisan 5817 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2058 | 14 Nisan 5818 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2059 | 14 Nisan 5819 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2060 | 14 Nisan 5820 |
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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