Ta’anit Bechorot 2796 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6556
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6556 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 2793 | 12 Nisan 6553 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2794 | 14 Nisan 6554 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2795 | 14 Nisan 6555 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2796 | 14 Nisan 6556 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2797 | 14 Nisan 6557 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2798 | 14 Nisan 6558 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2799 | 14 Nisan 6559 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2800 | 14 Nisan 6560 |
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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