Ta’anit Bechorot 3556 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7316
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7316 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 3553 | 14 Nisan 7313 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3554 | 12 Nisan 7314 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3555 | 14 Nisan 7315 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3556 | 14 Nisan 7316 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3557 | 12 Nisan 7317 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3558 | 14 Nisan 7318 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3559 | 14 Nisan 7319 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3560 | 14 Nisan 7320 |
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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