Ta’anit Bechorot 3406 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7166
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7166 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 3403 | 14 Nisan 7163 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3404 | 14 Nisan 7164 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3405 | 12 Nisan 7165 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3406 | 14 Nisan 7166 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3407 | 14 Nisan 7167 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3408 | 12 Nisan 7168 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3409 | 14 Nisan 7169 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3410 | 14 Nisan 7170 |
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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