Ta’anit Bechorot 3796 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7556
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7556 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 3793 | 14 Nisan 7553 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3794 | 14 Nisan 7554 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3795 | 14 Nisan 7555 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3796 | 14 Nisan 7556 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3797 | 14 Nisan 7557 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3798 | 14 Nisan 7558 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3799 | 14 Nisan 7559 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3800 | 14 Nisan 7560 |
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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