Ta’anit Bechorot 3856 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7616
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7616 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 3853 | 14 Nisan 7613 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3854 | 14 Nisan 7614 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3855 | 12 Nisan 7615 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3856 | 14 Nisan 7616 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3857 | 14 Nisan 7617 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3858 | 14 Nisan 7618 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3859 | 12 Nisan 7619 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3860 | 14 Nisan 7620 |
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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