Ta’anit Bechorot 4716 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8476
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8476 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 4713 | 14 Nisan 8473 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4714 | 14 Nisan 8474 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4715 | 14 Nisan 8475 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4716 | 14 Nisan 8476 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4717 | 14 Nisan 8477 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4718 | 12 Nisan 8478 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4719 | 14 Nisan 8479 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4720 | 14 Nisan 8480 |
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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