Ta’anit Bechorot 5166 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8926
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8926 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 5163 | 14 Nisan 8923 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5164 | 12 Nisan 8924 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5165 | 14 Nisan 8925 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5166 | 14 Nisan 8926 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5167 | 14 Nisan 8927 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5168 | 12 Nisan 8928 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5169 | 14 Nisan 8929 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5170 | 14 Nisan 8930 |
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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