Ta’anit Bechorot 3996 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7756
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7756 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 3993 | 14 Nisan 7753 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3994 | 14 Nisan 7754 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3995 | 14 Nisan 7755 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3996 | 14 Nisan 7756 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3997 | 12 Nisan 7757 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3998 | 14 Nisan 7758 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3999 | 14 Nisan 7759 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4000 | 14 Nisan 7760 |
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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