Ta’anit Bechorot 3206 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6966
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6966 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 3203 | 14 Nisan 6963 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3204 | 14 Nisan 6964 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3205 | 14 Nisan 6965 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3206 | 14 Nisan 6966 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3207 | 14 Nisan 6967 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3208 | 14 Nisan 6968 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3209 | 12 Nisan 6969 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3210 | 14 Nisan 6970 |
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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