Ta’anit Bechorot 556 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4316
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4316 occurred 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 553 | 14 Nisan 4313 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 554 | 14 Nisan 4314 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 555 | 14 Nisan 4315 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 556 | 14 Nisan 4316 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 557 | 14 Nisan 4317 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 558 | 14 Nisan 4318 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 559 | 14 Nisan 4319 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 560 | 14 Nisan 4320 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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