Ta’anit Bechorot 4156 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7916
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7916 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 4153 | 12 Nisan 7913 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4154 | 14 Nisan 7914 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4155 | 14 Nisan 7915 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4156 | 14 Nisan 7916 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4157 | 14 Nisan 7917 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4158 | 14 Nisan 7918 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4159 | 14 Nisan 7919 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4160 | 14 Nisan 7920 |
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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