Ta’anit Bechorot 4706 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8466
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8466 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 4703 | 14 Nisan 8463 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4704 | 14 Nisan 8464 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4705 | 14 Nisan 8465 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4706 | 14 Nisan 8466 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4707 | 14 Nisan 8467 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4708 | 14 Nisan 8468 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4709 | 14 Nisan 8469 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4710 | 14 Nisan 8470 |
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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