Ta’anit Bechorot 396 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4156
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4156 occurred 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 393 | 14 Nisan 4153 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 394 | 12 Nisan 4154 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 395 | 14 Nisan 4155 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 396 | 14 Nisan 4156 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 397 | 14 Nisan 4157 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 398 | 14 Nisan 4158 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 399 | 14 Nisan 4159 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 400 | 14 Nisan 4160 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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