Ta’anit Bechorot 5116 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8876
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8876 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 5113 | 14 Nisan 8873 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5114 | 14 Nisan 8874 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5115 | 14 Nisan 8875 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5116 | 14 Nisan 8876 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5117 | 12 Nisan 8877 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5118 | 14 Nisan 8878 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5119 | 14 Nisan 8879 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5120 | 14 Nisan 8880 |
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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