Ta’anit Bechorot 3926 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7686
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7686 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 3923 | 14 Nisan 7683 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3924 | 14 Nisan 7684 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3925 | 14 Nisan 7685 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3926 | 12 Nisan 7686 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3927 | 14 Nisan 7687 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3928 | 14 Nisan 7688 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3929 | 12 Nisan 7689 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3930 | 14 Nisan 7690 |
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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