Ta’anit Bechorot 3576 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7336
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7336 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 3573 | 14 Nisan 7333 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3574 | 14 Nisan 7334 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3575 | 14 Nisan 7335 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3576 | 14 Nisan 7336 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3577 | 14 Nisan 7337 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3578 | 14 Nisan 7338 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3579 | 14 Nisan 7339 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3580 | 14 Nisan 7340 |
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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