Ta’anit Bechorot 656 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4416
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4416 occurred 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 653 | 14 Nisan 4413 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 654 | 14 Nisan 4414 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 655 | 14 Nisan 4415 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 656 | 14 Nisan 4416 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 657 | 14 Nisan 4417 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 658 | 14 Nisan 4418 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 659 | 14 Nisan 4419 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 660 | 14 Nisan 4420 |
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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