Ta’anit Bechorot 4896 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8656
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8656 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 4893 | 14 Nisan 8653 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4894 | 12 Nisan 8654 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4895 | 14 Nisan 8655 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4896 | 14 Nisan 8656 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4897 | 14 Nisan 8657 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4898 | 14 Nisan 8658 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4899 | 14 Nisan 8659 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4900 | 14 Nisan 8660 |
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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