Ta’anit Bechorot 5876 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9636
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9636 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 5873 | 14 Nisan 9633 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5874 | 14 Nisan 9634 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5875 | 14 Nisan 9635 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5876 | 14 Nisan 9636 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5877 | 14 Nisan 9637 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5878 | 12 Nisan 9638 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5879 | 14 Nisan 9639 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5880 | 14 Nisan 9640 |
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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