Ta’anit Bechorot 4656 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8416
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8416 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 4653 | 14 Nisan 8413 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4654 | 14 Nisan 8414 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4655 | 14 Nisan 8415 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4656 | 14 Nisan 8416 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4657 | 14 Nisan 8417 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4658 | 14 Nisan 8418 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4659 | 14 Nisan 8419 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4660 | 14 Nisan 8420 |
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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