Ta’anit Bechorot 5656 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9416
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9416 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 5653 | 14 Nisan 9413 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5654 | 14 Nisan 9414 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5655 | 12 Nisan 9415 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5656 | 14 Nisan 9416 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5657 | 14 Nisan 9417 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5658 | 12 Nisan 9418 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5659 | 14 Nisan 9419 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5660 | 14 Nisan 9420 |
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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