Ta’anit Bechorot 3916 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7676
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7676 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 3913 | 14 Nisan 7673 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3914 | 14 Nisan 7674 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3915 | 14 Nisan 7675 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3916 | 14 Nisan 7676 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3917 | 14 Nisan 7677 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3918 | 14 Nisan 7678 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3919 | 14 Nisan 7679 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3920 | 14 Nisan 7680 |
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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