Ta’anit Bechorot 3116 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6876
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6876 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 3113 | 14 Nisan 6873 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3114 | 12 Nisan 6874 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3115 | 14 Nisan 6875 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3116 | 14 Nisan 6876 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3117 | 14 Nisan 6877 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3118 | 12 Nisan 6878 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3119 | 14 Nisan 6879 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3120 | 14 Nisan 6880 |
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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