Ta’anit Bechorot 3456 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7216
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7216 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 3453 | 14 Nisan 7213 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3454 | 14 Nisan 7214 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3455 | 14 Nisan 7215 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3456 | 14 Nisan 7216 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3457 | 14 Nisan 7217 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3458 | 14 Nisan 7218 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3459 | 12 Nisan 7219 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3460 | 14 Nisan 7220 |
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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