Ta’anit Bechorot 5916 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9676
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9676 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 5913 | 14 Nisan 9673 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5914 | 14 Nisan 9674 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5915 | 14 Nisan 9675 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5916 | 14 Nisan 9676 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5917 | 14 Nisan 9677 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5918 | 14 Nisan 9678 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5919 | 14 Nisan 9679 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5920 | 14 Nisan 9680 |
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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