Ta’anit Bechorot 5926 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9686
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9686 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 5923 | 14 Nisan 9683 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5924 | 14 Nisan 9684 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5925 | 14 Nisan 9685 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5926 | 14 Nisan 9686 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5927 | 14 Nisan 9687 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5928 | 14 Nisan 9688 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5929 | 12 Nisan 9689 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5930 | 14 Nisan 9690 |
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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