Ta’anit Bechorot 5846 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9606
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9606 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 5843 | 14 Nisan 9603 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5844 | 14 Nisan 9604 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5845 | 14 Nisan 9605 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5846 | 14 Nisan 9606 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5847 | 14 Nisan 9607 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5848 | 14 Nisan 9608 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5849 | 14 Nisan 9609 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5850 | 14 Nisan 9610 |
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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