Ta’anit Bechorot 2956 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6716
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6716 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 2953 | 14 Nisan 6713 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2954 | 14 Nisan 6714 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2955 | 14 Nisan 6715 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2956 | 14 Nisan 6716 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2957 | 14 Nisan 6717 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2958 | 14 Nisan 6718 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2959 | 14 Nisan 6719 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2960 | 14 Nisan 6720 |
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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