Ta’anit Bechorot 3356 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7116
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7116 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 3353 | 14 Nisan 7113 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3354 | 14 Nisan 7114 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3355 | 14 Nisan 7115 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3356 | 14 Nisan 7116 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3357 | 14 Nisan 7117 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3358 | 14 Nisan 7118 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3359 | 14 Nisan 7119 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3360 | 14 Nisan 7120 |
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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