Ta’anit Bechorot 2656 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6416
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6416 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 2653 | 14 Nisan 6413 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2654 | 14 Nisan 6414 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2655 | 14 Nisan 6415 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2656 | 14 Nisan 6416 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2657 | 14 Nisan 6417 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2658 | 14 Nisan 6418 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2659 | 14 Nisan 6419 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2660 | 14 Nisan 6420 |
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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